# Best 5mm Macrame Cord Source: https://cordandknot.com/best/best-5mm-macrame-cord Publisher: Cord and Knot. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://cordandknot.com/how-we-pick 5mm macrame cord (about 3/16 in) is the thick size for large wall hangings and chunky knots. Among 5mm spools, construction matters most. Single strand cord is one lightly twisted bundle that ties soft, smooth knots and combs out into soft, straight fringe; 3 ply cord is firmer, shows more defined knots and unravels into wavy fringe, and 4 strand twisted cord is a plied cord with one more strand. All seven picks are cotton, two of them recycled. Length runs from 108 to 396 yards per pack, and thick cord goes quickly: when a pattern is swapped to a thicker cord, cut lengths scale with the thickness. At the same finished length, two sources add 10 to 25 percent for 5 to 6 mm cord while one cord brand prints lower multipliers, so tie a short test strip before cutting and check totals with the macrame cord calculator on this site. This guide compares seven 5mm options by what their listings state; nothing here was tested by us. ## Picks ### 1. AIFUN Macrame Cord 5mm x 328Yards, Beige White Natural Cotton Macrame Rope Thickness: 5 mm; Construction: 4 strand twisted; Length: 328 yd (300 m); Fiber: Cotton A 328 yard (about 300 m) spool of 5mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in beige white. A long spool for large wall hangings, where thick cord is used up quickly. What the listing offers: - 328 yards, about 300 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces. - Listing states natural cotton free of chemical dyes, with no polyester, acrylic or recycled material. - 4 strand twist, described as giving the cord flexibility and strength and making knotting easier. Limits to know: - A large single spool in one beige white color, with no color choice in this listing. - Four strand twisted, not single strand, so it is not the pick for soft combed fringe. ### 2. Macrame Cord 5mm x 165Yards, Natural Cotton Macrame Rope - 3 Strands Twisted Macrame Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging, Plant Hangers, Crafts, Gift Wrapping and Wedding Decorations Construction: 3 ply; Fiber: Unbleached cotton; Length: 165 yd A 165 yard spool of 5mm cord with 3 strands twisted, in natural unbleached cotton. A 3 ply option for chunky, defined knots in large wall hangings and thick plant hangers. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes. - 3 strands twisted, described as giving flexibility and strength and making knots easier to undo. - Diameter given as 5mm (3/16 in) with around 165 yards on one spool. Limits to know: - Natural color only in this listing, so colored pieces need another cord or dye. - Around 165 yards goes quickly at this thickness; large pieces may need two spools. ### 3. Bobbiny XXL 5mm Single Ply Macrame Cord (Sand) 108yds/330ft (100% Recycled Cotton) Construction: Single strand; Fiber: Recycled cotton; Length: 108 yd (330 ft) A 108 yard (330 ft) spool of Bobbiny 5mm single twist cord in 100% recycled cotton, sand color. A branded cord with a stated thread count and certification, for soft knots and combed fringe. What the listing offers: - Listing states a single twist cotton cord composed of 112 small threads. - 100% recycled cotton, with the color made by mixing shredded cotton and no dyes used. - Stated as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, with over 30 colours in the range. Limits to know: - 108 yards per spool, the shortest in this guide, so large wall hangings need several spools. - This listing is the sand color; other colours are separate listings in the brand's store. ### 4. FLIPPED 100% Natural Cotton Macrame Cord,5mm x110 Yards Macrame Cords Colored Cotton Macrame Rope Craft Cord for DIY Crafts Knitting Plant Hangers Christmas Wedding Décor(Beige, 5mm110yards) Construction: 4 strand twisted; Fiber: Cotton; Length: 110 yd A 110 yard roll of 5mm cotton cord twisted from 4 strands, in beige, from a listing with 39 colors. A small roll for adding thick colored cord to a wall hanging or for one chunky piece. What the listing offers: - Listing states 5mm x 110 yards, with the cord twisted by 4 strands. - Stated as 100% natural cotton with no scraps or recycled fabric. - 39 colors to choose from on the listing, each sold as a pack of one roll. Limits to know: - 110 yards is a short roll for 5mm cord, so large pieces need several. - No length in meters or roll weight is given in the listing. ### 5. BOCHIKNOT 5mm Macrame Cord, 330 Yards, Single Strand Cotton, Natural Construction: Single strand; Fiber: Recycled cotton; Length: 330 yd A 330 yard roll of 5mm single strand cotton cord in natural. The only long single strand roll in this guide, for large wall hangings with soft knots and combed fringe. What the listing offers: - Title states 5mm, 330 yards, single strand cotton in natural color. - Bullets describe recycled cotton cord produced without any chemicals. - Offered in 10 or more colors according to the listing, for matching shades. Limits to know: - The bullets describe the 3mm and 4mm cords, so the 5mm details come from the title alone. - Listing states that the length may vary by plus or minus 10 percent. ### 6. JeogYong Single Strand Macrame Cord 5mm x 109 Yards (328 Feet) Soft Cotton Rope Macrame Yarn 5 mm Macrame Cord, Macrame Supplies for Crafts Wall Hangings Plant Hangers Decorations (Natural) Construction: Single strand; Fiber: Cotton; Length: 109 yd (328 ft) A 109 yard (328 ft, 100 m) spool of 5mm single strand cotton cord in natural. A small spool of soft, low-twist cord for feathers, tassels and fringed wall hangings. What the listing offers: - Described as a continuous twist of many tiny strands that holds knots and does not come unwound. - Listing gives 328 feet (100 m) and says the cord pulls from the middle of the spool. - Stated as soft with no hard twist, and named for feathers, tassels and wall hangings. Limits to know: - The listing does not state the number of yarns or whether the cotton is new or recycled. - 109 yards is a short spool for 5mm cord, so large wall hangings need more than one. ### 7. 5mm Macrame Cord, 12 Colors Macrame Kit Cotton Cord Macrame Supplies 4 Strands Colored Macrame Yard Twine String for Crafts Macrame Cotton Rope for Wall Hanging Projects DIY Plant Hanger Construction: 4 strand twisted; Fiber: Cotton; Length: 396 yd (12 x 33 yd) A set of 5mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in 12 colors with 33 yards per roll. A color pack for trying thick cord in several shades or for striped and color-blocked wall hangings. What the listing offers: - 12 colors including white, beige, yellow, coffee, pink, blue, red, black and several greens. - Listing states 5mm diameter, 4 strand twisted, and 33 yards for each roll. - Stated as pure cotton cord with no knots, scraps or frays along the rolls. Limits to know: - Only 33 yards per color, which at 5mm is enough for accents or one small piece per color. - The listing gives yards per roll and 12 colors but no total; 396 yards assumes one roll per color. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.