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Fishing Line - Reel Line Capacity Calculator
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Fishing Reel Line Capacity Calculator
Professional calculation for fishing reel spool capacity
Capacity Calculation
Using one of the capacity values printed on your reel spool or stated on its box as a reference, calculate how many meters of line will fit for different line diameters.
Select One of the Values Printed on the Spool (Reference)
Enter the line diameters you want to try:
Capacity Results:
Backing Amount Calculation
Calculate how many meters of backing you need to wind under your main line. Ideal for using the full spool capacity.
Important: The backing and the main line can be of different types (e.g. PE backing, Fluoro main line). Select the correct type!
Spool Capacity (Reference Value)
Main Line Information
Backing Information
Calculation Result:
Spool Capacity Measurement
If there is no capacity information on the spool or you want to verify it, calculate the capacity from physical measurements. You can take these measurements with a "caliper" tool.