Kobalt KCS 1224A-03 chain size

Chainsaw drawing: the bar and chain are the parts this page is about

The chain for your Kobalt KCS 1224A-03

12" bar

Pitch
3/8" LP
Gauge
.043"
Drive links
45
  • Oregon R45
  • Same as Stihl 61PMM3
  • File 4.5 mm

The Kobalt KCS 1224A-03 with a 12" bar takes 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge chain with 45 drive links (Oregon R45).

Bar mount A041

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

Check the chain on your saw

Drawing: pitch is the distance between three rivets divided by two
Pitch Measure across three rivets and divide by two. Common pitches are 1/4", .325", 3/8" and .404".
Drawing: gauge is the thickness of the drive link in the bar groove
Gauge The thickness of the drive link that rides in the bar groove: .043", .050", .058" or .063".
Drawing: count the drive links, the tabs under the chain
Drive links Lay the chain flat and count the tabs underneath. Mark one with a paint pen so you know where you started.
Find pitch and gauge from the number on a drive link
Type the number on a drive link
See all stamp numbers
Drive link stamp number to pitch and gauge
StampPitchGauge
113/4".122"
16.404".063"
18.404".080"
20.325".050"
21.325".058"
22.325".063"
251/4".050"
26.404".058"
27.404".063"
33.325".050"
34.325".058"
35.325".063"
50.404".050"
51.404".058"
52.404".063"
58.404".058"
59.404".063"
68.404".063"
723/8".050"
733/8".058"
753/8".063"
80.325" LP.043"
903/8" LP.043"
913/8" LP.050"
95.325".050"

Questions people ask

What size chain does a Kobalt KCS 1224A-03 take?

The Kobalt KCS 1224A-03 with a 12" bar takes 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge chain with 45 drive links (Oregon R45).

What bar fits a Kobalt KCS 1224A-03?

A bar with the A041 mount, in one of these lengths: 12".

Can I use a chain with the same length but different pitch?

No. Pitch and gauge have to match the bar and sprocket, and the drive link count has to match the bar. A chain that is off on any of the three will not fit or run safely.

Other saws with the same chain

All saws that take R45

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