So I just finished a 1000 foot spool of para cord for the first time (Tru-Spec, coyote brown). It took a few years and the spool was a mess at the end. I used other sources along the way (including about a third of a 1000 foot spool of gray), so I've probably gone through at least 1250-1500 feet if paracord.
I used it for boot laces, lanyards, more lanyards, more boot laces, restraining cargo in my vehicles, carrying packages (had to improvise a way to carry several pizza with one hand while I was climbing stairs a few years ago), stashing pieces with different kits and in different places in case I need cordage away from home, re-lacing a body armor carrier, field expedient pet leashes, connecting slings to rifles, making slings and other straps longer,converting sheaths to danglers, wrapping handles, field expedient repairs on all kinds of gear, handles/grips, extensions of handles/grips, etc.
I used it for boot laces, lanyards, more lanyards, more boot laces, restraining cargo in my vehicles, carrying packages (had to improvise a way to carry several pizza with one hand while I was climbing stairs a few years ago), stashing pieces with different kits and in different places in case I need cordage away from home, re-lacing a body armor carrier, field expedient pet leashes, connecting slings to rifles, making slings and other straps longer,converting sheaths to danglers, wrapping handles, field expedient repairs on all kinds of gear, handles/grips, extensions of handles/grips, etc.