How Much Propane do I have in My Tank?
Everything you always wanted to know about propane tanks but were too afraid to ask!
The propane industry is a bit mysterious in that there is more than one way to describe a propane tank or cylinder.
How Much Propane do I have in My Tank?
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Tank gauge reads: |
# OF GALLONS REMAINING IN TANK: |
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100 gal |
250 gal |
325 gal |
500 gal |
1000 gal |
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80% |
96 |
200 |
260 |
400 |
800 |
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70% |
84 |
175 |
227 |
350 |
700 |
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60% |
72 |
150 |
195 |
300 |
600 |
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50% |
60 |
125 |
162 |
250 |
500 |
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40% |
48 |
100 |
130 |
200 |
400 |
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ORDER PROPANE, IF GAUGE READS LESS THAN 30% |
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100 gal |
250 gal |
325 gal |
500 gal |
1000 gal |
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30% |
36 |
75 |
97 |
150 |
300 |
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20% |
24 |
50 |
65 |
100 |
200 |
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10% |
12 |
12 |
32 |
50 |
100 |
Propane Tanks have a gauge located on the tank. See the photos below to determine how to read the gauge on the propane tank. Most propane tank gauges read anywhere from 5% to 90%. To determine how much gas is in your propane tank, multiply the reading by the capacity of the tank.
For example:
A 500 gallon propane tank at 40% = 500 x 0.4 = 200 gallons remaining in the tank.
These calculations are approximate and can only be used to determine estimated gallons in the tank.
