§ Fitment Guide

Stihl MS 362 C-MQ chain size & replacement chart

The Stihl MS 362 C-MQ takes a 3/8" pitch, .063" gauge chain. Below: every factory bar length with its exact drive-link count, cross-referenced to Oregon part numbers, plus the OEM parts list.

Fitment matrix

Bar length	Pitch	Gauge	Drive links	Oregon chains	Bars / combos
15"	3/8"	.063"	—	—	153RNDD025 153VXLHD025
16"	3/8"	.050" / .063"	—	72EXL060X2 72TXL060G 72EXL060G 72LPX060G	160RNDD025 163SFHD025 163ATMD025 163RNDD025 163VXLHD025
18"	3/8"	.050" / .063"	—	72EXL066X2 72TXL066G 72EXL066G 72LPX066G	180ATMD025 180RNDD025 180VXLHD025 183SFHD025 183ATMD025 183RNDD025 183SLHD025 183VXLHD025
20"	3/8"	.050" / .063"	72	72V072G 72EXJ072G 72EXL072X2 72TXL072G 72TXL072X2 72CJ072G 72EXL072G 72LPX072G 72LPX072X2 72DPX072G 75TXL072G 75EXL072G 75EXJ072G	200ATMD025 200RNDD025 200VXLHD025 203SFHD025 203ATMD025 203RNDD025 203SLHD025 203VXLHD025 580123
24"	3/8"	.050" / .063"	—	72EXL084X2 72TXL084G 72TXL084X2 72CJ084G 72EXJ084G 72EXL084G 72LPX084G 72LPX084X2 72DPX084G 75EXL084G	240ATMD025 240RNDD025 243SFHD025 243ATMD025 243RNDD025

Source: Oregon part-finder, retrieved 2026-07-06. Part numbers link to the manufacturer's spec page. Always confirm drive-link count against your current chain before ordering.

Compatible chains in our shop

Saw Chains

18 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $19

Saw Chains

18 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .063" · $22

Saw Chains

1PC 20 Inch Replacement Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $25

Saw Chains

1PC 24'' inch Chainsaw Saw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $22

Saw Chains

20 in. Chainsaw Chain - 70 Link

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $14

Saw Chains

20 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $23

How to confirm the fit

Read your bar. The pitch and gauge are stamped on the guide bar near the saw body — e.g. 3/8" LP .050".
Count drive links. Lay the old chain flat and count the teeth that ride inside the bar groove. This number must match exactly; length in inches is not enough.
Match all three. Pitch, gauge and drive-link count all have to agree with a row in the table above. Two of three is not a fit.

Measuring a chainsaw chain's gauge with a caliper

Watch: how to identify chain pitch and gauge

Oregon Products: Identifying Chain Pitch and Chain Gauge

Official video from Oregon Products, the manufacturer behind the cross-reference part numbers above.

Official Stihl resources

STIHL owner's manuals — owner's manual for the MS 362 C-MQ, including tensioning and maintenance intervals.

FAQ

What size chain does a Stihl MS 362 C-MQ take?

The Stihl MS 362 C-MQ runs a 3/8" pitch, .063" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 15", 16", 18", 20", 24". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).

How do I know which gauge my MS 362 C-MQ chain is?

Check the number stamped on your guide bar near the tail, or measure the drive-link thickness with calipers. Common gauges for the MS 362 C-MQ are .063", .050" / .063".

Can I put a longer bar on my Stihl MS 362 C-MQ?

Oregon lists 15", 16", 18", 20", 24" bars for the MS 362 C-MQ. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.