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Shimano Kairiki 4 Braid
Shimano Kairiki 4 Braid
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
Kairiki 4 is Shimano's four-carrier PE braid with VT Construction. This guide uses the European table that explicitly supplies SKU, metric diameter, spool length, and pound values. Those published labels are kept intact rather than replaced by the higher kilogram figures appearing in some product titles.
- Construction
- Four-carrier PE braid; VT Construction Method; European SKU set
- Listed strengths
- 6-50 lb
- Line type
- Braid main line
Is Kairiki 4 right for your setup?
Consider Kairiki 4 when a four-carrier mainline and its available diameters fit your tackle. The 150-, 300-, and 3,000-meter packages are not equivalent yard labels. Compare the physical diameter and usable reserve before deciding which spool to divide among reels.
Shimano Kairiki 4 diameter chart
European SKU table with its published pound-column labels. Diameter and length are metric; inches and yards converted. Package availability varies by strength and color.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (m / yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | 0.002362 | 0.060 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 8 lb | 0.003937 | 0.100 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 10 lb | 0.005118 | 0.130 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 15 lb | 0.006299 | 0.160 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 18 lb | 0.00748 | 0.190 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 20 lb | 0.007874 | 0.200 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 25 lb | 0.008465 | 0.215 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 30 lb | 0.009055 | 0.230 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 40 lb | 0.011024 | 0.280 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 50 lb | 0.012402 | 0.315 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) |
Choosing your Kairiki 4 strength
The official table pairs 10 lb with .13 mm, 15 lb with .16 mm, and 20 lb with .20 mm. The starting catalog's values should be replaced only with these exact verified rows.
The intermediate 18 and 25 lb entries are actual table labels. Do not round them to 20 or 30 lb or relabel the corresponding existing IDs.
The 50 lb .315 mm row is verified only as a 150-meter Multi Color SKU in this source. Bulk lengths from lighter strengths cannot be assigned to it.
Specification-based guidance, not a hands-on Kairiki 4 test. Capacity results are estimates, not measured fills.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardBacking, working line & leaders
Keep metric packages intact
150 meters is about 164.04 yards and 300 meters is about 328.08 yards. Retail links should retain the meter package identity rather than advertise a fabricated 150-yard spool.
Choose bulk deliberately
A 3,000-meter package is a multi-reel supply where verified. Divide it by required working lengths and reserve, not by the pound labels alone.
Separate title strength from table labels
This regional table labels its pound column as average strength, while some product titles give different kilogram figures. The page reports the exact table labels and makes no independent breaking-strength guarantee.
Kairiki 4 questions, answered
No. The carrier count and product identity differ. This guide uses Kairiki 4 SKU rows only.
Does 300m mean 300yd?No. It is about 328.08 yards. The converted value is a calculation aid, not a second package option.
Why are 18 and 25 lb included?They are explicit pound values in Shimano's European specification table. They have not been rounded to more familiar labels.
Specifications & sources
Checked 2026-09-13. Exact en-GB SKU table used, with manufacturer-published lb values preserved. Higher kg figures in product titles are not used to relabel these pound-test entries.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Shimano official product evidence 1 Exact model identity and manufacturer specifications; reviewed 2026-09-13.
Shimano Kairiki 4 Braid
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
Kairiki 4 is Shimano's four-carrier PE braid with VT Construction. This guide uses the European table that explicitly supplies SKU, metric diameter, spool length, and pound values. Those published labels are kept intact rather than replaced by the higher kilogram figures appearing in some product titles.
- Construction
- Four-carrier PE braid; VT Construction Method; European SKU set
- Listed strengths
- 6-50 lb
- Line type
- Braid main line
Is Kairiki 4 right for your setup?
Consider Kairiki 4 when a four-carrier mainline and its available diameters fit your tackle. The 150-, 300-, and 3,000-meter packages are not equivalent yard labels. Compare the physical diameter and usable reserve before deciding which spool to divide among reels.
Shimano Kairiki 4 diameter chart
European SKU table with its published pound-column labels. Diameter and length are metric; inches and yards converted. Package availability varies by strength and color.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (m / yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | 0.002362 | 0.060 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 8 lb | 0.003937 | 0.100 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 10 lb | 0.005118 | 0.130 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 15 lb | 0.006299 | 0.160 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 18 lb | 0.00748 | 0.190 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 20 lb | 0.007874 | 0.200 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 25 lb | 0.008465 | 0.215 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 30 lb | 0.009055 | 0.230 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 40 lb | 0.011024 | 0.280 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd), 300 m (about 328.08 yd), 3000 m (about 3280.84 yd) |
| 50 lb | 0.012402 | 0.315 | 150 m (about 164.04 yd) |
Choosing your Kairiki 4 strength
The official table pairs 10 lb with .13 mm, 15 lb with .16 mm, and 20 lb with .20 mm. The starting catalog's values should be replaced only with these exact verified rows.
The intermediate 18 and 25 lb entries are actual table labels. Do not round them to 20 or 30 lb or relabel the corresponding existing IDs.
The 50 lb .315 mm row is verified only as a 150-meter Multi Color SKU in this source. Bulk lengths from lighter strengths cannot be assigned to it.
Specification-based guidance, not a hands-on Kairiki 4 test. Capacity results are estimates, not measured fills.
Want a guided recommendation?
Continue in the Setup WizardBacking, working line & leaders
Keep metric packages intact
150 meters is about 164.04 yards and 300 meters is about 328.08 yards. Retail links should retain the meter package identity rather than advertise a fabricated 150-yard spool.
Choose bulk deliberately
A 3,000-meter package is a multi-reel supply where verified. Divide it by required working lengths and reserve, not by the pound labels alone.
Separate title strength from table labels
This regional table labels its pound column as average strength, while some product titles give different kilogram figures. The page reports the exact table labels and makes no independent breaking-strength guarantee.
Kairiki 4 questions, answered
No. The carrier count and product identity differ. This guide uses Kairiki 4 SKU rows only.
Does 300m mean 300yd?No. It is about 328.08 yards. The converted value is a calculation aid, not a second package option.
Why are 18 and 25 lb included?They are explicit pound values in Shimano's European specification table. They have not been rounded to more familiar labels.
Specifications & sources
Checked 2026-09-13. Exact en-GB SKU table used, with manufacturer-published lb values preserved. Higher kg figures in product titles are not used to relabel these pound-test entries.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Shimano official product evidence 1 Exact model identity and manufacturer specifications; reviewed 2026-09-13.