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According to wikipedia, the military specification for 550 paracord is a minimum break strength of 550 lbs. I'd call 520 within error of the measurement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute_cord
According to the site, paracord is specified by MIL-C-5040H. Type III; 550 paracord.
	
		
			
		
		
	
				
			http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute_cord
According to the site, paracord is specified by MIL-C-5040H. Type III; 550 paracord.