What Size Propane Tank Do I Need?
Congratulations! You’ve decided to become a new Fairclough Propane customer. But you don’t know too much about propane tanks.
Not to worry! As your reliable propane provider, Fairclough Propane can help you find the appropriately sized storage tank for all of your propane fueling needs!
The size of your tank depends on the size of your property and the number and size of propane appliances you’re utilizing. Tank sizes range from portable 20-pound containers to tanks that can hold over 2,000 gallons (those are mostly for commercial and industrial uses).
In addition, where you live and your local climate can also affect which size propane tank you need. A tank for heating in Northern New Jersey may be bigger than a tank for heating in, say, Georgia.
Propane Tanks 101
The most common tank sizes for home use are:
- 1,000-Gallon Propane Tank: Dimensions: 16' 2" long and 41" in diameter; used for home heating for larger square footage homes or homes with all appliances running on propane. A 1,000-gallon propane tank holds 800 gallons when full (all propane tanks can only be filled to 80% capacity).
- 500-Gallon Propane Tank: Dimensions: 9' 11" long and 37.5" in diameter; used primarily for home heating or homes with 2-3 propane appliances such as supplemental or space heaters, hot water heaters, and generators. A 500-gallon propane tank holds 400 gallons of propane when full.
- 250-Gallon Propane Tank: Dimensions: 7' 10" long and 30" in diameter; used for supplemental heating or 2 home appliances including water heaters, generators, and pool heaters. A 250-gallon propane tank holds 200 gallons of propane when full.
- 120-Gallon Propane Tank: Dimensions: 4' 6" in height and 30" in diameter; commonly used for a hot water heater or space heater alone, or with another small appliance like a dryer or cooktop. A 120-gallon propane tank is also commonly referred to as 420-pound propane tank. 120-gallon propane tanks hold 96 gallons of propane when full.
- 20-Pound Propane Tank: Dimensions: 1' 6" in height an and 1' in diameter; used for propane grills, generators, patio heaters, and other outdoor equipment.20-pound propane tanks are often referred to as grill cylinders and hold 4.6 gallons of propane when full.
You can trust the propane pros at Fairclough Propane to point you in the right direction, get you scheduled at your earliest convenience, and finish the job in a timely manner. And, of course, we have all the safe, clean, efficient propane you need! Call us at 973-383-1768 or contact us for a free, no-obligation in-home propane tank evaluation.
