Definitions for "Linear density"
Keywords:  decitex, bpi, tex, pounds, quotient
Mass per unit length expressed as grams per centimeter, pounds per foot, or equivalent units. It is the quotient obtained by dividing the mass of a fiber or yarn by its length.
The mass per unit length of the yarn, with or without size, expressed in the tex system (g.km-1) (according to ISO/DIS 13922).
In rope specifications, means weight per given unit of length; for example pounds per 100 feet.