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PE line converter

PE class to lb / kg. Approximate breaking strains, drag setting at 25% of line, and tackle class suggestions per PE rating.

PE Line Converter

PE class to lb / kg converter

Japanese PE ratings are used across Thai tackle shops and pay-lakes. Select a PE class to see the approximate breaking strain and recommended drag setting. Values are approximations — actual strength varies by brand.

PE class

PE 2 — breaking strain (approximate)

40 lb

Approximate — varies by brand

18.1 kg

Approximate — varies by brand

Tackle class

Medium-Heavy

Typical target species

Arapaima, large catfish, GT inshore, medium offshore jigging

Recommended drag setting

≤ 10 lb / 4.5 kg (25% of breaking strain)

Set drag to no more than 25% of breaking strain to protect knots and leader connections. Heavy-tackle GT fishing may push to 30% — verify with your guide.

These are approximations only. Actual tensile strength depends on braid construction, wet vs dry conditions, and brand quality. Always check the spool label or manufacturer data sheet.

Full PE reference table

PE	Approx lb	Approx kg	Tackle class
PE 0.4	8	3.6	Ultra-light / finesse
PE 0.6	12	5.4	Light
PE 0.8	16	7.3	Light–Medium
PE 1	20	9.1	Medium
PE 1.2	25	11.3	Medium
PE 1.5	30	13.6	Medium–Heavy
PE 2	40	18.1	Medium-Heavy
PE 2.5	50	22.7	Heavy
PE 3	65	29.5	Heavy
PE 4	80	36.3	Heavy offshore
PE 5	100	45.4	Heavy offshore
PE 6	120	54.4	Extra-heavy offshore
PE 8	150	68.0	Speciality heavy
PE 10	200	90.7	Big-game
PE 12	250	113.4	Ultra-heavy / speciality

All values approximate. Highlighted row = currently selected PE class.