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[[chain drive|Chain]] size is in inches, the three digit number used to describe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for the width between the plates and often roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.
Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to describe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.
 
[[File:Chainspecs.jpg|Chainspecs.jpg]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ All measurements in inches
|+ All measurements in mm
|-
|-
! Size
! Size
! Pitch (P) (inches)
! Pitch (inches)
! Width Between Link Plates (W)
! Width Between Link Plates
! Roller Diam (R)
! Roller Diam.
! Avg tensile strength (kgs)
! Weight kgs/m
|-
|-
| 420 || 1/2 (4/8) || 0.252 ~= (2/8) || 0.306 ≠ (2/8) 
| 420 || 12.70 || 6.40 || 7.77  || 1,900 || 0.55
|-
|-
| 425 || 1/2 (4/8) || 0.313 ~= (2.5/8) || 0.312 ~= (2.5/8)
| 425 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 428 || 1/2 (4/8) || 0.313 ≠ (2.8/8) ||0.335 ≠ (2.8/8)
| 428 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 428H || 1/2 (4/8) || 0.313 ≠ (2.8/8)  || 0.335 ≠ (2.8/8)
| 428H || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 520 || 5/8 || 0.252 ~= (2/8) || 0.400 ≠ (2/8)
| 520 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 525 || 5/8 || 0.313 ~= (2.5/8) || 0.400 ≠ (2.5/8)
| 525 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 530 || 5/8 || 0.375 = (3/8) || 0.400 ≠ (3/8)
| 530 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 532 || 5/8 || ||
| 532 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| 630 || 3/4 (6/8) || 0.375 = (3/8) || 0.469 ≠ (3/8)
| 630 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | O-ring Chains
| O-ring Chains
|-
|-
| 428 || 1/2 (4/8) ||  0.313 ≠ (2.8/8) ||0.335 ≠ (2.8/8)
| 428 || 12.70 || 0.252 || 0.306 || 4,200 || 0.37
|-
| 520 || 5/8 || 0.252 ~= (2/8) || 0.400 ≠ (2/8)
|-
| 525 || 5/8 || 0.313 ~= (2.5/8) || 0.400 ≠ (2.5/8)
|-
| 530 || 5/8 || 0.375 = (3/8) || 0.400 ≠ (3/8)
|-
| 532 || 5/8 ||  || 
|-
| 630 || 3/4 (6/8) || 0.375 = (3/8) || 0.469 ≠ (3/8)
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Exceptions==
 
The 532 chains were originally only used by Suzuki, They are lighter than a 630 but stronger than 530. This allowed high performance bikes such as the [[Suzuki GSX-R750]] to not be robbed of [[horsepower]] by a heavy chain.
 
==420==
For example, a 420 chain has a pitch of 4/8" = 1/2" (12.70mm) and a roller width of 2.0/8" = 1/4" (6.35mm).
 
 
==428==
 
==520==
 
==525==
A 525 chain (the size my bike uses) has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 2.5/8" (7.94mm).
 
 
==530==
A 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm).
 
==532==
 
There are a number of chain sizes in use, and chain manufacturers may have slightly different specs for roller diameter, sprocket width, etc. But a 525 chain from one manufacturer will have the same pitch as a 520, 525, 530, or 532 chain from another and run smoothly on any 525 sprocket from any manufacturer.
There are a number of chain sizes in use, and chain manufacturers may have slightly different specs for roller diameter, sprocket width, etc. But a 525 chain from one manufacturer will have the same pitch as a 520, 525, 530, or 532 chain from another and run smoothly on any 525 sprocket from any manufacturer.


==See Also==
 
[[520/530 Chain Identification]]
==630==




[[Category:Chains]]
[[Category:Chains]]

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