The Master Lock 72D Steel Cable with Looped Ends is 15 ft. (4.6 m.) long and features 3/8 in. (10 mm.) diameter braided steel for maximum strength and flexibility. Steel cable includes a protective vinyl coating protects against scratches. Looped end cable is self-coiling for easy storage. Steel cable is recommended to be used with laminated locks, solid steel locks and mini-U-locks, to secure large or bulky items (locks are sold separately).