The 19oz and 9.5oz cables have the same diameter. Weight is the total weight of the product: 19 ounces is 90 feet and 9.5 ounces is 45 feet. I saw one reviewer say that weight is related to diameter size and that you will buy a larger size for larger gaps. It is not true. I bought both sizes and the diameter is the same. I even went so far as to cut lengths from each roll and weigh them. They weighed the same. If you have more space, the instructions recommend using 2 or more pieces of cable. If you have trouble sticking, heat the area with a hair dryer. I installed on the inside of some windows in Indiana in mid-February when it was snowing. Didn't last at first. I took the hair dryer and ran it over the spot a few times, added the cord and everything became a lot easier! malleable. However, both worked perfectly. I felt a noticeable difference in the window openings after putting them on - cold air no longer penetrates! So far I love this stuff!