Inside Diameter of a Garden Hose: Best Options

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Inside diameter is the measurement that most affects how much water a garden hose can carry. A wider bore generally moves more water, but it also weighs more, and it may not match every tap or nozzle without an adapter.

The six hoses below are judged on their own stated size, length, material and included parts. None of the listings has a separate inside diameter field, so the diameter comes from the title in each case. Start with the connection you cannot change, such as your tap or nozzle thread.

Quick answer

Five hoses state 5/8 inch in the title: the Continental, the 100 ft hose, the UNCO, the SPECILITE and the RVGUARD. The Gilmour Pro Commercial states 3/4 inch. Four hoses are 50 ft, one is 100 ft and the UNCO is a 6 FT leader hose. If you want the widest bore, the Gilmour is the only 3/4 inch hose here.

Comparison table

Product	Diameter (title)	Length	Material	Max pressure	Weight
Continental Premium Garden	5/8 in ID	50 ft	Brass, Rubber	300 psi	11 pounds
Gilmour Pro Commercial	3/4 in	50 ft	Vinyl	500 psi	9.4 pounds
100 ft Hybrid Rubber Hose	5/8 in	100 ft	Aluminum, Polyurethane, Rubber	150 psi	Not stated
UNCO Hybrid Polymer Leader	5/8 in ID	6 FT	Hybrid Polymer	Not stated	1.6 ounces
SPECILITE Garden Water Hose	5/8 in	50 ft	Rubber and polymer mixed	600 psi	7.5 pounds
RVGUARD RV Water Hose	5/8 in ID	50 FT	PTFE	150 psi	4.02 kg

Product reviews

Continental Premium Garden Black Heavy Duty Cold Water Hose, 5/8 in x 50 ft

What it is: A black cold water hose with a stated 5/8 in inside diameter and 50 ft length. The title says Male x Female Garden Hose Thread. The listing gives 600 in L x 0.62 in W, Brass and Rubber, 11 pounds and 300 psi.

Who it suits: Buyers who want a 5/8 in hose with the thread type named in the title.

Pros

• Diameter, length and thread type are named in the title.
• Max pressure of 300 psi is stated.

Cons

• The heaviest hose here, at 11 pounds.
• Described as a cold water hose.

Skip if: you need a lighter hose or hot water use.

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Gilmour Pro Commercial 3/4 in x 50 ft Heavy Duty Water Hose

What it is: A red vinyl hose whose title says 3/4 in, 50 ft, durable and kink resistant. The listing gives 600 in L x 0.75 in W, Vinyl, 9.4 pounds and 500 psi.

Who it suits: Buyers who want the widest listed diameter.

Pros

• The only 3/4 in hose in the group.
• Max pressure of 500 psi is stated.

Cons

• Fittings or thread type are not named.
• Heavy, at 9.4 pounds.

Skip if: your fittings or nozzle are sized for 5/8 in.

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100 ft Garden Hose, 5/8 in Hybrid Rubber

What it is: A 100 ft hose with a 5/8 in title size. The listing gives 1200 in L x 0.63 in W, Aluminum, Polyurethane and Rubber, 150 psi, and Included Components as a 5/8 in garden hose, 3/4 in GHT fittings and a spring.

Who it suits: Buyers who need a long run and want the GHT fitting named.

Pros

• The longest hose here.
• Fittings are named as 3/4 in GHT.

Cons

• Max pressure of 150 psi is the lowest listed, tied with the RVGUARD.
• Weight is not stated.

Skip if: you need a high pressure rating or a stated weight.

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UNCO Hybrid Polymer Leader Garden Hose, 5/8 in ID x 6 FT

What it is: A short green leader hose with 3/4 in fittings in the title. The listing gives 72 in L x 0.62 in W, Hybrid Polymer and 1.6 ounces.

Who it suits: Buyers who need a short connecting hose, not a long run.

Pros

• Very light, at 1.6 ounces.
• Fitting size is named in the title.

Cons

• No maximum pressure is listed.
• Only 6 FT long.

Skip if: you need a hose for a full garden run.

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SPECILITE Garden Water Hose 50 ft x 5/8 in

What it is: A 50 ft hose with a 5/8 in title size, made of rubber and polymer mixed materials. The listing gives 600 in L x 0.63 in W, 7.5 pounds, 600 psi and Color as 5/8 in Orange.

Who it suits: Buyers who want the highest listed pressure rating in a 50 ft hose.

Pros

• Highest listed maximum pressure, at 600 psi.
• Lighter than the Continental and Gilmour.

Cons

• No fitting or thread type is named.

Skip if: you need the thread type confirmed in the listing.

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RVGUARD RV Water Hose, 50 FT, 5/8 in Inside Diameter

What it is: A green 50 ft hose with a 5/8 in inside diameter in the title. The listing gives 600 in L x 0.62 in W, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), 4.02 kg and 150 psi.

Who it suits: RV owners who want a 5/8 in hose, as the title suggests.

Pros

• Inside diameter is stated in the title.
• PTFE material is listed.

Cons

• Max pressure is 150 psi, the lowest listed.
• No fitting or thread type is named.

Skip if: you need a high pressure rating.

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Buying checklist

• Choose the diameter first: 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch as stated in the title.
• Choose the length: 6 FT, 50 ft or 100 ft.
• Check the fittings or thread. Only some titles name them.
• Compare the maximum pressure where listed. The UNCO lists none.
• Check weight if you will move the hose often, since it runs from 1.6 ounces to 11 pounds.
• Remember the width in Product Dimensions is not a separate inside diameter field.

FAQ

Where do I find the inside diameter?

In the title. None of the listings has a separate inside diameter field. The Continental, UNCO and RVGUARD say 5/8 in ID, the SPECILITE and 100 ft hose say 5/8 in, and the Gilmour says 3/4 in.

Which hose is the widest?

The Gilmour Pro Commercial is the only 3/4 inch hose. The other five state 5/8 inch.

Which hose is the longest?

The 100 ft hybrid rubber hose. The Continental, Gilmour, SPECILITE and RVGUARD are 50 ft, and the UNCO is a 6 FT leader hose.

How do the pressure ratings compare?

The SPECILITE lists 600 psi, the Gilmour 500 psi, the Continental 300 psi and the 100 ft hose and the RVGUARD 150 psi. The UNCO lists no pressure rating.

Does the material tell me the diameter?

No. Materials range from Brass and Rubber to Vinyl to PTFE, but none of them states the bore. Confirm the diameter and the fittings separately.

What if my fittings or nozzle are a different size?

Check the fittings named in the title. The 100 ft hose lists 3/4 in GHT fittings and the UNCO title names 3/4 inch fittings. Where none is named, confirm it on the current page before ordering.

Closing note

For most buyers the first decision is 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch, and the second is length. For more on standard sizes, see Best Standard Garden Hose Inner Diameter. If you also need parts, try Best Garden Hose Connector with Shut Off Valve or Best Morvat Heavy Duty Brass Garden Hose Connector Tap Splitter.