Measured with digital calibers, the overall diameter is exactly as described at 1/8 of an inch, and the strands measured at 1/64 each.I am not totally sure what I will use it for, my initial reason for getting it was to fence off an area of our garden, but not 100% sure anymore Regardless, this type of cable has a ton of uses, don't limit yourself to just railing and with 300ft, more than enough to try out whatever idea you may have.The wire cutter works provide the required mechanical leverage See full review