Oregon L68 chain: what it fits and what the code means

L68 is a .325" pitch, .063" gauge chain with 68 drive links. It fits 12 saws listed below.

What L68 is

Pitch
.325"
Gauge
.063"
Drive links
68

The letter L is the chain type, the number 68 is the drive link count.

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Check pitch, gauge and drive links on the listing before you order. How this works

Same length, different chain

The number is the length; the letter is the chain. These all have 68 drive links:

Codes with the same drive link count
CodeTypePitchGaugeFamily
L6822BPX.325".063"ControlCut
D6872V3/8".050"AdvanceCut
E6872LPX3/8".050"PowerCut

D68, E68: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for L68.

Saws that take L68

Questions people ask

What does L68 mean on an Oregon chain?

L is the chain series (22BPX, ControlCut: .325" pitch, .063" gauge). 68 is the number of drive links.

What bar length is L68?

Usually 18". What matters is the drive link count, 68: count the links on your old chain rather than going by the inches.

What file do I need for L68?

A 3/16" round file.