The Complete Propane Tank Sizes Guide

Are you looking to add a new propane tank to your home? Not sure what size makes sense for you? Listen closely as our General Manager, Ryan McCabe, describes the different propane tank sizes and their common uses.
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[@martinphilip8998]

Hank Hill would be proud of you.

[@remii205]

😂😂😂😂

[@winfieldholbrook5167]

That’s the first thing I thought of as well. Especially the episode where boomer rents the backhoe and hank is helping him get it out of the hole. 😂😂

[@AntiRep31]

Well yeah… it’s his son. Bobby. All grown up. XD

[@jeromep]

“I sell propane and propane accessories.”

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I deliver propane and i gotta say those hank hill references got old real quick

[@Antonio-ti2he]

What is the largest size underground tank do you sell and how much to purchase it? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@dwarvenmoray]

I went from rocket engines to here. I love the internet.

[@enricopallazzo3244]

Where are you now? I’m 2 months behind you and want to see where the algorithm may take me.

[@dwarvenmoray]

@@enricopallazzo3244 I'm on Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

[@enricopallazzo3244]

@@dwarvenmoray haha thanks. Looking quite forward to that.

[@dwarvenmoray]

@@enricopallazzo3244 Can't wait to see where I'll be in another two months.

[@BarryHull]

That was funny, yeah, we're gettin that. :-)

[@bk972]

A real life Hank Hill!

[@ridgerunner7980]

are you going to rap ?

[@gamcdo6470]

This is the kind of information of great value yet you usually can't find it documented anywhere. Thanks

[@GVPropane]

Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@alphaapple1375]

Propane tanks are also used for powering home standby generators like the popular and reliable Generac Guardian which offer up to 26 kW.

[@bambamnj]

True, but not totally. Propane tanks are used by a lot of homes where Natural Gas lines are not available. So if you have a rural home or a cabin in the woods or up in the mountains, propane is the way to go and you can get "propane versions" of practically any appliance that you would get for natural gas (furnace, how water heaters, fireplace inserts, etc). What is nice about propane is even if there is no propane delivery in your area, you can get 100lb tanks and string them together with independent shut-offs, and you can quickly disconnect individual tanks and take them yourself to get them filled.

[@chrisdunham8062]

I have a farm tap on my property. I was told that I could use the a propane tank to store the natural gas, since it is a gaseous state. Is that true? If not, what can I store the gas in to be able to use for a cabin?

[@Brad.W]

​@@bambamnjyou also forgot to mention homes like mine that are 100% all electric even my heating and almost every home on my street is the same way so the only reason most of us have an LP tank is to fuel nothing but a standby generator because if I lose power I also lose heat or cooling.

[@Mike_Greentea]

Very educational and informative 👍

[@erikanthes954]

This guy knows his propane and how to work the camera. Impressive.

[@GVPropane]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheLpjoe]

While I agree with your comments regarding tank sizing in general, and the fact that you are putting forth valuable information, I do take a slight issue with the generalization of just what would work where. I have been in the LP industry as a service tech and delivery driver for 16+ years in northern Minnesota for both Amerigas, (cough , cough) and a local coop . in our area your recommendations would be greatly under sizing the tank for the application. dual 120 gallon (420#) setups are rare. and the typical install is a 500 A.G. unit for the vaporization capacity it provides. We routinely see -40 deg F. temps each winter and anything smaller for primary home heating is a recipe for trouble.

[@gextreme2381]

Great. But this company doesn't service customers there. You should point your customers to your video. Also, It was really nice of you to thank him for his great video. Oh wait...

[@FlatFifties]

Good point. When I thought about getting a whole house generator both the generator technician and my propane company told me that I would need a 1000 gal tank to maintain the needed BTU per hour, or vaporization rate that the generator would require in the winter. Another issue concerning buried tanks is that if the ground water level gets high during the wet seasons, a propane tank, even a full one, can float out of the ground. I once saw a local fuel tank float out of the ground even though it was full, had a 12 inch concrete pad over it, and a semi was parked on top of it to hold it down. One of our local motels had their swimming pool float out of the ground even though it was left half full.

[@TheLpjoe]

@@gextreme2381 yet folks from all regions can and do access this well produced video, and the possibility exists that someone from a colder climate could have an under sized tank installed based upon the information provided here.

[@slipperyslope5364]

@@FlatFifties Have you ever seen coffins rise out of the ground, that is awesome too. Just saying.

[@nuclearknight8543]

What about a Genarac I’m in a bad hurricane area I need to be able to run 2-3 weeks straight because when a hurricane comes around or a bad storm it takes about 2-3 weeks for them to cut the power back on

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Too many of these so called U.S. made Gens outsource them from CHI NA or many of their critckle parts come from OUTSIDE the U.S. IF I bought one I'd get a parts manual that has every part illustrated, named & numbered & buy in advance those most worn or expendable parts for future use, such companies OBSOLETE such equipment or parts thereof and you will find yourself 5, 10 years down the road NOT being able to get replacement parts

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Generacs DRINK THE PROPANE! Not economical at all but for an emergency only.

[@armondedge8840]

Some of these things I've wondered about over the years but did not have the energy/time to look them up. Thanks for doing this video.

[@jerrykitich3318]

Thanks. I have a telephone job interview coming up with a local branch of a national propane company in operations and administration, so this really helps to know more about it.

[@GVPropane]

I'm glad we could help. Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@jake_steffen]

He says tank 77 times.

[@BusyBodyVisa]

It's the Hank Hill of the Northeast LOL!

[@mohammedrabiu8445]

How much does the 1000 gal above the ground cost?

[@henrycarlson7514]

I got 1 in oct 22 it was about $4500

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

You didn't mention the 5 pound tank, a great resource that's an alternative to the green 1 pound tanks. One time cost to purchase the tank and whatever adapter may be needed, then cheaper to refill on an ongoing basis and a lot less trash.

[@mlindholm]

For sure! Also the slightly taller, similarly skinny 10lb tanks. Especially if you find a place that'll charge a straight "per-gallon" charge, generally cheaper than a flat-rate by tank size (it's never 1/4 the cost of a 20lb cylinder). Plus then you know you're getting exactly as much as you paid for!

[@williamwilson6499]

I got propane in my urethra.

[@lornemarmet5898]

I worked as a Propane Service Tech for Amerigas (San Jose, CA) and Kamps Propane (Hayward, CA). I gave similar talks to new and curious customers. I was hoping you were going to discuss the bobtails. You also left out forklift tanks and the odd horizontal RV tanks, I'm sure for time. Great video, thanks.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I use to pull a propane fueled heat box. Had it mounted on a 48 ft van trailer with a Bladder bag in it. We ran team out to a cross dock unload finished product. Unroll the bag go top off the propane tank drop it at the glue plant pick up a load of glue come home to our plant.

[@tward6630]

Then forklift cylinders can be a nightmare sometimes. Two paper mills that I fill here in Savannah, GA get crazy. GA Pacific I pump maybe 500 to 600 gallons in cylinders, every few days. And International Paper about 400 gallons daily. Sometimes wish they would want us to put in a couple 1000’s so they can fill their own forklifts.

[@tyxium]

What do you do now for a living ? Propane pays the bills but nothing crazy.

[@GVPropane]

Thanks for the feedback. Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@solominded]

I am not a home owner and do not use propane for anything but a barbecue, but I now know alot more about propane tanks then I did 8 minutes and 10 seconds ago

[@nope_not-showing-my-name]

How long would a 500 gallon tank last (roughly of course) for a single family house that uses propane for heating, hot water AND all cooking?

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

You haven't provided nearly enough information for anyone to make a prediction...

[@ag-om6nr]

Propane tanks are different from propane cylinders ! Tanks are what Bubba has in his backyard ! Cylinders are wht you use for you backyard BBQ !

[@bmessagin9622]

This video is GOLD. Ryan you are a an educator and a scholar. Thank you for making the world a warmer place...... one tank at a time. 👊🏼

[@GVPropane]

Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

One thing that you forgot to mention about a buried tank is once you bury it, it is only worth the value of scrap since they can not be sold as propane tanks and buried somewhere else. Above ground tanks keep their value and are reusable until the ASME tag is removed.

[@marktindall4753]

Can you tell me how many years can you use these tanks is it 10 years?

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

@@marktindall4753 ASME tanks are good until visual inspection shows they are not good, they leak, or the data plate is removed. My 500 gallon tank was made in 1946. I replaced it with a 1000 gallon tank which I am using that was made in the 1950's or so.

[@JOHKINHWAN]

Im not too sure if you will see this but I wanted to ask why it cant be reused after its buried?

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

@@JOHKINHWAN Federal law I believe. I don't know if it is because of the stress of burying them twice or the corrosion on the tank from the first time they are buried.

[@PowderMill]

⚠️ Excellent Video…. I’m a retired electrical contractor who had a strong focus on standby generator system design and installations. Our local propane supplier always seemed to fail when it came to explaining tank size / capacity to our customers. (mostly residential and light commercial / fire sprinkler pump power systems) This would have been so ideal way back in the “old days”. It sure would have been nicer than referencing Hank Hill. Thanks!

[@dontall71]

"There's a lot you can do with propane and propane accessories," Hank Hill

[@rickdeyoung8886]

This was a timely video with the right answers for my questions about tanks and what size would be appropriate for my new house we’re building in north central Idaho, I’ve always had natural gas were I’ve lived before so this will be a new experience for me and my family

[@MrTheHillfolk]

As a gen tech, I'm glad a local propane supplier we work with hosts a propane safety class every few years at the local fire department. It just might save your life or property.

[@joshuamontgomery4992]

No one would sell me a 1,000 gallon tank Found one and it last the year, don't need to deal with the propane man monopoly bullshit

[@MCP647]

All that, with the trucks parked in the background and no mention of how much they carry... missed opportunity! ha

[@Nightsider-xr5lx]

Won't help you none but can tell you how many tanks at what size can fit on a 48' flatbed trailer. The 320's, we can get 45. The 500's we can get 37. The 1,000's we get 15. Don't deliver too many of the 120/420's. Usually only 1 or 2 pallets of 9, but should be able to fit about 11 pallets or 99 tanks. That's from the manufacturer to the propane company yard if the order full trailer of 1 size.

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I believe those trucks carry 2,500 gallons

[@josephrichter826]

Skipped the 30's and 40's

[@southothehighway]

How long should an underground tank stay in service?

[@aw738]

I have a 300 gallon above ground tank. You didn't mention that size.

[@MrMilanoLau]

Wondering how much money it would cost to fill up one of those tanks.

[@henrycarlson7514]

about $1700 for my 1000 gal . in oct 22, cost can vary wildly . one extreem year it went from .90 to $4.20 . Under Joe Biden the Sky is the limit

[@jimcollins8097]

You say the 5 gallon tank weighs 20# but that is incorrect. The gas weighs 20#, but gross wt of the full tank is about 35#. Gross wt of things like this is very important for camper trailers.

[@waydewynn4191]

I can't believe he left out the 30 lb and 40 lb tanks. What a gyp.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Thank You for this basic info, would like to know the technical names for the fittings / connections that can be connected to these tanks that I can use to fill the 20# tank from the larger tanks????

[@bambur1]

How long will a direct burial tank last underground ? I was thinking of getting a underground tank installed in a covered pit that also has a sub pump.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I like how you call the size tank by the usable space like the 100 gal tank for example. I hate when it's called 120 when I can only fit 100 in it.. I like having the biggest tank I can like a 500 gal even if I treat ¹/³ to ¾ as empty to full in winter it allows me to stock up when the prices drop during off season etc. Back in the day I use to have 3 100 pounders hooked up like your 2 100 gal but hooked in a way it only drew off 1 at a time as to allow time to carry the one or 2 M/T tanks off to have filled.

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Do underground tanks need to be strapped down to a concrete anchor so they don’t float up out of the ground when they’re close to empty and the water table is high?

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Do you also deal in propane accessories?

[@mphRagnarok]

Malvern PA!!! Can't believe I found my hometown just randomly following KZbin suggestions

[@GVPropane]

We gotta represent!

[@lynnmchale2346]

@@GVPropane 8:00

[@darrylm3627]

Good Stuff, Great Tips😄👍🏿

[@Mannievh]

I wish you spoke on pricing for these.

[@mdogg6491]

They vary so much in different regions

[@ChefEarthenware]

This was an informative video.

[@crabbyscrappy]

I had a blast learning about propane

[@BusyBodyVisa]

LOL!

[@dalesmyth7398]

You didn't mention 30 lb. bottles. Most travel trailers nowadays have twin 30 lb. bottles. And the 217 gal tanks, filled many of those, and hated them with the small stem, it took forever to fill those things.

[@afinepoint4u]

It would be less confusing if ALL tanks were referred to in gallons. I could care less what the tank weighs. What other liquid daily use containers are rated and filled by weight? I've also weighted bottles with a digital scale gotten from the rack at local trade ins - grocery stores, home improvement etc they are commonly undefilled meaning your industry is (potentially)overcharging the public. People grab and go. A few ounces short here and there = $$$$ for you.

[@ronblack7870]

what about the 40 lb tank?

[@enterprise59]

We were looking at a 240 (NOT from Great Valley) for a gas stove, and a gas log during winter. We would have to pay up front $800 to $1000, included was the first fill. Propane @ 3.99 a gallon, rental fee of $80, installation charge, regulatory charge, fuel charge to come out (really?), taxes, leak check, new regulator. We have the piping already as there's a 100LB tank now for the gas log. We can't afford those kinds of nickel and dime charges. And they won't come out to fill a 100 pounder.

[@johnpavon799]

Great Video, Love the detail given. wish you were National!

[@carlwest859]

> I own a 20 # tank. Comes in handy. Never used it since new. Helps take up space so I don't have to buy something else to take up that space.

[@carolynkay6473]

Your comment "Helps take up space so I don't have to buy something else to take up that space" is absolutely priceless.

[@benkanobe7500]

That was amazingly informative and easy to remember. I liked hearing the typical applications. I want a tank(s) for backup generator. I was thinking of two 100 gallon tanks as I think one man could handle getting them in and out of a pickup truck. What are your thoughts? (by the way, really funny stuff slipped in there!)

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I'm wondering IF a full 100 gallon can be tilted by a average man where a hand truck can be slid under the base where it could be moved??

[@33818ual]

I have 2 -100 lb tanks. And when bought I had them put the right fill valves on top so a propane truck when ever in the neighborhood filling someone else's big tank they could fill both my tanks. Just went through hurricane Ien here in fla . used my champion duel fuel gen for power. It ran for over 36 hrs on one 100lb tank.Did not have to use 2nd tank.

[@mlindholm]

@@REVNUMANEWBERN Empty? Sure, if you're strong. Full? Not safely, IMO! The 100 gallon tank would be 420 lbs of propane, plus 200-300 lbs tare weight for the empty tank (found weights vary), so that'd be a beefy hand truck to move 600+ pounds. Certainly not a common pneumatic wheeled one from the hardware store. Now, Ben Kanobe may have misspoken, and meant using two 100 pound tanks...those could be manhandled in and out of a pickup and moved around if needed, though moving that much fuel like that is still taking a risk. Better to do like the other fella mentioned, and just have them filled in-place, or mounted to a trailer that's brought to a filling station.

[@lukepotosky7710]

How close can you put underground or above ground tanks next to each other? Let's say I wanted 750gal of propane, could I have y'all put 3 x 150gal tanks above or underground next to each other, or maybe put a 500gal and a 250gal next to each other?

[@thankswillie]

can you deliver to connecticut...LOL..i cant seem to get away from calling those 100 gallon tanks,,420's...he missed the whole asme thing vs what ever you call a regular tank

[@HoneyBee-zh9zw]

Hi Ryan, I have a couple of questions, I'm in a 2bdrm 2bath house, this used to be my mom's house she passed 3yrs ago and me and my daughter and her three kids stay with me at my mom's house. The house is supposed to heat with propane but all our propane heaters are broke, one wall propane heater is in the old house bathroom it doesn't work so we use two electric heaters on that part of the house and on the new part of the house we use one electric heater and the stovetop burners, we used to heat with the oven but it doesn't work so we just leave two stovetop burners on. The old part of the house isn't insulated at all so it's very hard to keep it warm with electric heaters. My question is should I be paying 300.00 for each fill up, in the winter? It gets filled, up to 3 times almost 4 times before spring comes, and also my tank is starting to rust, can I spray paint it? Plus the girl that works at the propane company tells me my tank is rented when I thought my mom owned it and she's had the same one for almost 30yrs or so. I don't believe i can trust her in what she charges me each time I need to fill up and about the tank being rented, I didn't know tanks could be rented and even at that amount of time that it's been here, hope you can answer my questions thank you so much for your video

[@thankswillie]

propane business is very crooked,when they bombed new york,,propane company shit canned all delivery tickets for the next day and jacked up the price

[@spookgriffith2892]

You inherited the house and you can't afford to replace/repair the propane heaters??? Man up! Fix the place up, no wonder you lost your wife If that daughter is a moocher make her get a job and pay up but whatever it takes, take care of business and fix the place up. I know, none of my business but if u can't handle it now, when situation gets tough ur sure enough goinng to be in a hurt. Good luck

[@SugarBushBoys]

If it is a leased tank and needs paint, the LP company should keep it painted. Otherwise, another company will be happy to replace it with theirs if you pass a credit check.

[@thankswillie]

fix the heaters,not much can go wrong with them(probably ventless)?,then shit-can your company...never wait till cold weather,do this crap in the summer

[@jonesy4588]

only guide is get the biggest you can afford and buy when gas is cheapest !

[@DrMJJr]

That 1000 Gallon underground tank is massive, and I’d love to have one as a backup LP source. If I bought it, how much do they typically run?!

[@GVPropane]

We suggest gathering quotes from local propane companies. The cost can vary depending on where you are located and the availability of tanks in your market. Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@fit4ya1975]

I paid $3000 for my 1000 gallon tank in 2020. Today same tank from the same company was told yesterday is around $5500.

[@pedrocawalingjr4904]

Is LP propane gas is the same as LPG (liquid petroleum gas)or only the terminology use is propane,,our gas use in the Philippine is LPG which we call it liquid petroleum gas,,thanks

[@jeromep]

LPG is propane which is LP gas.

[@Garth2011]

Not to mention, propane burns cleaner than natural gas. I'm fairly sure there are just about zero emissions from propane or close to it. Unfortunately, like all energy sources, its overpriced.

[@riverflyswatter]

Please discuss the differences in Boil off rate, as propane change from a liquid to a gas

[@mikekmalick]

This is NOT a Complete list of propane tanks! Sorry lies everyone lies! Lies are not OK!!!!

[@trevorbeatty7267]

I wasn't even looking for propane tanks but happened upon the video and it turned into some nice to know info for later use. Thanks.

[@arifmortuza2007]

What's the largest refill hose length that the delivery truck would have for residential usage?

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Damn, in America you get away with installing lpg tanks in places that we have no chance of locating in Australia.

[@MegaJohnhammond]

what about forklift tanks? Wha makes them so special?

[@UPdan]

Do you sell hoses and connections so we can fill 20lb tanks from a large tank since we are heading towards nuclear war?

[@jimbos1567]

Thank you. It was an education.

[@azoreanblade2]

For the 100 Gallon tank at 1:13, would it be possible to use it with a generator?

[@Steve-q1d]

Can I haul an empty 100 lb tank horizontally in my pu truck?

[@alfrednewman292]

Wow a lot of the information here sure does violate the propane guide book.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Paying to fill a 1000 gallon propane tank. Ouch!

[@Barbrady007]

This guy has great charisma!

[@bangoutdebo_6629]

Do you guys deliver overseas ?

[@michaeltowner8871]

Are those the only size tanks you have it's just here in the UK there are so many more than that

[@jrmcferren]

Absolutely not, the primary discussion revolved around homeowners branching into small commercial accounts, and what they deal in. RV cylinders, disposable cylinders, refillable alternatives for said disposable cylinders, RV mounted tanks, fiberglass cylinders, forklift cylinders, and some sizes they may not deal in are all omitted.

[@tincanboat]

you left out the tank that is about twice the size of bbq tank???

[@sotasipper1213]

Unless your name is Hank Hill, lower your damn tone

[@biffedya]

i was thinking more like pocket sized

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

How is this the complete guide to propane tanks when you left out several sizes???

[@gextreme2381]

Good point, can you point everyone to your video???

[@bowieupland6112]

Why don't we use more propane for homes, as opposed to solar?

[@donblevins1181]

hi im hank hill i sell propane and propane products ell

[@SharpBalisong]

I wanna know the size of the truck tanks.

[@hippo-potamus]

This guy is a fantastic presenter!

[@GVPropane]

Thanks for the positive feedback! Stay tuned, more informative videos are on their way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@johnperun232]

Great Content 👍

[@GVPropane]

Stay tuned, more informative videos are on the way! Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@jshoop30]

You skipped past 7 and 9 gallon tanks common in larger RVs

[@Nightsider-xr5lx]

He just covered what normally stock in there tank yards and install.

[@mvblitzyo]

Great information on propane tanks

[@GVPropane]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@donblevins1181]

what you are callin a 100 is a 250 or a pig

[@RobertGalvan-c4w]

Can you have one in pampa.tx in town

[@georgewashington938]

Propane's my life

[@flybyairplane3528]

GA VALLEY PROPANE, HI YOU SHOW 1 UNDERGROUND TANK GREEN, but you ALSO SOW WHITE UG TANKS, SO WHY THE DIFFERENCE ? Thanks so much.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cbeserra]

Great explanations!

[@GVPropane]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@631strongislandkid]

A propane manager wearing shorts???

[@rebelangel8227]

i want a propane tank so i can turn it into an offset smoker....

[@richardmang2558]

I was dropping off some scrap metal at the recycle yard when I spotted a dozen stainless steel beer kegs being chopped up with a blow torch. I asked how much to buy one? ( I was thinking about making a large cooking kettle.) They would sell them to me by the pound which came to $16 per keg ( I did not ask what the price per pound was). The guy said they get some usually every week. I would assume they also receive propane tanks on occasion. Go to your local scrap metal dealer and ask.

[@justayoutuber1906]

Thank god we got off propane. It was so expensive - went through 3 fillings a year with a 500 gallon tank in a small 900 sq foot house in upstate NY.

[@zadett]

how about the tank on the truck?

[@betterwithrum]

I have a question, how did the algorithm bring me here???

[@toddpower4674]

Because you look at offset bbq tanks. I do and that's what I'm thinking.

[@user-qc6yq1jh4j]

is there a 50 lb tank?

[@jimzeleny7213]

Not mentioned and also fairly common are 5lb, 30lb, 50lb (my favourite) and 60lb tanks.

[@jimbob3030]

Hank Hill approves.