Reel Selector Tool

Reverse engineering calculator: Find reel specifications from cable length and specifications

🔄 Reverse Calculator: Specify your cable specifications and target length to find optimal reel dimensions that can hold your fiber optic cable safely.

Cable Specifications

Cable Diameter

Fiber Optic Type / Standard

Cable Construction Type Affects winding efficiency factor for different cable construction types.

Winding Efficiency Real-world packing efficiency considering gaps and imperfect nesting.

Target Requirements

Target Cable Length

Safety Freeboard

Required clearance between winding layers and flanges (typically 0.5-2 inches).

Reel Selector Tool

Cable Specifications

Target Requirements

Recommended Reel Options