Chainsaw Chain: Verify Bar Length and Pitch in Title


I check the fine print on chainsaw chain picks so you do not buy the wrong size. This page lists what is in the box and the specific dimensions named in…

In the box

I check the fine print on chainsaw chain picks so you do not buy the wrong size. This page lists what is in the box and the specific dimensions named in…

Spec strip
ListingRating
Oregon 22LPX062G 16" Chain4.9Amazon
Oregon 8" 3/8" LP Chain4.9Amazon
Oregon 16" 3/8" LP Chain4.8Amazon
Oregon 10" 3/8" LP Chain4.8Amazon
Oregon 14" 3/8" LP Chain4.8Amazon
Husqvarna X-Cut 20" Chain4.8Amazon
Husqvarna X-Cut 16" Chain4.8Amazon
Stihl 61PMM355E 16" Chain4.8Amazon
Husqvarna S83G 24" Chain4.8Amazon
Husqvarna X-Cut 14" Chain4.8Amazon

Evan's spec pass. The box contains the chain and no bar unless the title says otherwise. The title must state the bar length, pitch, and gauge to match your saw.

I focus on the physical specs because a chainsaw chain is a consumable part that must match your existing bar exactly. The title tells you the bar length, pitch, and gauge, which are the three numbers that determine if it fits.

Shoppers often miss that the listing is for the chain only, not the bar. You must see the specific size, such as 18 inch or 16 inch, and the pitch, like 0.325, directly in the product name to avoid a mismatch.

01 2 Pack, Oregon 22LPX062G 16" Stihl Chainsaw Chain Loops, 62 Links…

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2 Pack, Oregon 22LPX062G 16" Stihl Chainsaw Chain Loops, 62 Links, .325” Pitch x .063” Gauge, Replaces Stihl 26RS62
2 Pack, Oregon 22LPX062G 16" Stihl Chainsaw Chain Loops, 62 Links, .325” Pitch x .063” Gauge, Replaces Stihl 26RS62, 3639 005 0062 — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title specifies a 2-pack of 16-inch loops with a .325" pitch and .063" gauge, designed to replace Stihl 26RS62 and 3639 005 0062 models.

Skip this if your bar requires a .043" gauge, as the wider .063" gauge will not fit standard 3/8" LP bars and will cause immediate mechanical failure.

$42.93

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02 Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 8" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 34 Drive…

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Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 8" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 34 Drive Links
Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 8" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 34 Drive Links — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

This listing is for an 8-inch bar with 3/8" LP pitch and .043" gauge, containing 34 drive links.

Do not buy this for a 10-inch or larger bar, as the 34 drive link count is too short to wrap around the guide bar and will not seat properly.

$14.63

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03 Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 56 Drive…

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Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 56 Drive Links
Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 56 Drive Links — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title identifies this as a 16-inch bar chain with 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge, and 56 drive links.

Avoid this if your saw uses a .325" pitch chain, as the .043" gauge and 3/8" pitch are incompatible with larger commercial-grade bars.

$15.98

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04 Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 10" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 40 Drive…

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Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 10" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 40 Drive Links
Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 10" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 40 Drive Links — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

This is a 10-inch bar chain with 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge, and 40 drive links.

Skip it if you have a 12-inch or 14-inch bar, as the 40 drive link count is specific to the 10-inch length and will not reach the drive sprocket on longer bars.

$13.61

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05 Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 14" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 52 Drive…

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Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 14" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 52 Drive Links
Oregon Chainsaw Chain for 14" Bar, 3/8" LP, .043" Gauge, 52 Drive Links — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title states this is for a 14-inch bar with 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge, and 52 drive links.

Do not use this on a 12-inch bar, as the 52 drive links are too long for the shorter guide bar and will cause binding or derailment.

$14.94

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06 Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 20 Inch Chainsaw Chain, .325" Pitch, .050"…

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Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 20 Inch Chainsaw Chain, .325" Pitch, .050" Gauge, 80 Drive Links, Pre-Stretched Chainsaw Blade
Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 20 Inch Chainsaw Chain, .325" Pitch, .050" Gauge, 80 Drive Links, Pre-Stretched Chainsaw Blade Replacement with Sup… — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title specifies a 20-inch chain with .325" pitch, .050" gauge, and 80 drive links, noted as pre-stretched.

Skip this if your Husqvarna uses a .063" gauge, as the .050" gauge is for lighter-duty bars and will not fit the wider sprocket of heavy-duty models.

$23.03

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07 Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 16 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 325" Pitch, 050"…

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Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 16 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 325" Pitch, 050" Gauge, 66 Drive Links, Pre-Stretched Chainsaw Blade
Husqvarna X-Cut SP33G 16 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 325" Pitch, 050" Gauge, 66 Drive Links, Pre-Stretched Chainsaw Blade Replacement with Super… — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

This listing is for a 16-inch chain with 325" pitch, 050" gauge, and 66 drive links, described as pre-stretched.

Avoid this if your bar requires a .063" gauge, as the .050" gauge is incompatible with the larger drive links found on professional-grade Husqvarna bars.

$19.99

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08 Stihl 61PMM355E Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8P Pitch, .043 Gauge

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Stihl 61PMM355E Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8P Pitch, .043 Gauge
Stihl 61PMM355E Chainsaw Chain for 16" Bar, 3/8P Pitch, .043 Gauge — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title identifies this as a 16-inch bar chain with 3/8P pitch and .043 gauge.

Do not buy this if your Stihl uses a .325" pitch, as the 3/8" pitch is for lighter-duty saws and will not engage the drive sprocket of larger commercial chainsaws.

$21.99

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09 Husqvarna S83G 24 Chainsaw chain, 3/8'' Pitch, .050 Guage, 84 DL

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Husqvarna S83G 24 Chainsaw chain, 3/8'' Pitch, .050 Guage, 84 DL
Husqvarna S83G 24 Chainsaw chain, 3/8'' Pitch, .050 Guage, 84 DL — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

The title specifies a 24-inch chain with 3/8'' pitch, .050 gauge, and 84 drive links.

Skip this if your bar is 20 inches or shorter, as the 84 drive links are too long for smaller bars and will cause the chain to slip off the guide.

$24.99

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10 Husqvarna X-Cut S93G 14 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 3/8" Mini Pitch…

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Husqvarna X-Cut S93G 14 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 3/8" Mini Pitch, .050" Gauge, 52 Drive Link Chainsaw Blade Replacement
Husqvarna X-Cut S93G 14 Inch Chainsaw Chain, 3/8" Mini Pitch, .050" Gauge, 52 Drive Link Chainsaw Blade Replacement, Pre-Stretched and Lo… — Amazon listing. View on Amazon

This is a 14-inch chain with 3/8" Mini Pitch, .050" gauge, and 52 drive links, noted as pre-stretched.

Avoid this if your Husqvarna uses a .325" pitch, as the 3/8" Mini Pitch is for lighter-duty bars and will not fit the drive sprocket of larger commercial models.

$16.93

Price copied from the Amazon listing when this was written. Check the live price.

Ports, speeds, and what the title hid

Does the box include the chainsaw bar?

No, the box typically contains only the chain unless the title explicitly states that a bar is included.

Where do I find the size of the chainsaw chain?

The bar length, pitch, and gauge are listed in the product title, so you must match those numbers to your saw's specifications.

What is a common complaint in recent reviews?

Reviewers often note that the chain arrived with a different pitch or gauge than expected because they did not check the title details carefully.

How Evan reads a spec sheet hiding in a title

If the title will not say USB 3, watts, or port count, it does not make my short list.

  • Connector and speed are visible in the Amazon title.
  • Photo is from that listing.
  • No mystery ‘universal’ hub with no port list.
  • Rating is public when Amazon shows one.

Open the listing and count ports before you buy. I do not run a silicon lab here.

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