24 inch chainsaw chain: drive links, pitch and gauge

Not every 24" chain is the same. The number of drive links depends on the pitch and on the saw, so start from your saw below, or from the pitch stamped on your old chain.

Valid drive link counts by pitch
PitchDrive linksChain to buy
3/8"
  • 81
  • 84
D81 E84

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Saws with a 24 inch bar and 3/8" pitch chain

Homelite · 4

Stihl · 3

Husqvarna · 1

Shindaiwa · 1

Skil · 1

Questions people ask

How many drive links on a 24 inch chainsaw chain?

It depends on the pitch: 3/8": 81/84.

Are all 24 inch chains the same?

No. Pitch, gauge and drive link count all have to match your saw and bar. Two chains for the same bar length can differ in all three.