What is a Propane Tank?
•  Propane tanks are the storage containers for propane in its liquid form and are available in many different sizes being engineered and designed for propane containment at high pressures.

SIZES
•   1000 Gallon Propane Tank
Dimensions: 16' 2" long and 41" in diameter

Uses: Home heating for larger square footage homes or homes with all appliances running on propane. 

A 1000 gallon propane tank holds 800 gallons when full.

•   500 Gallon Propane Tank
Dimensions: 9' 11" long and 37.5" in diameter

Uses: Primarily used 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.

Uses: 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

Uses: 1-2 residential appliances. 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 lb propane tank. 120 gallon propane tanks hold 96 gallons of propane when full.

•   20 lb Propane Tank
Dimensions: 1' 6" in height and 1' in diameter.

Uses: Propane grills, generators, patio heaters, and other outdoor equipment. To purchase or exchange a 20 lb tank, find a location near you.

20 pound propane tanks are often referred to as grill cylinders and hold 4.6 gallons of propane when full.

NOTES: EVERY TANK CAN HOLD UP TO 80% OF PROPANE.


AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) ABOVEGROUND TANK

ASME Aboveground Tank Features

•   Liquid Withdrawal Valve
•   Liquid Withdrawal Dip Tube
•   Pressure Relief Valve
•   Fixed Liquid Level Gauge Dip Tube
•   Pressure Relief Valve Springs
•   Float Gauge Assembly
•   Liquid Withdrawal Belly Valve

ASME Aboveground Tank Features
(DOME)
•   FLOAT GAUGE
•   FILLER VALVE
•   SERVICE VALVE
•   FIXED MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE
•   SERVICE VALVE
•   FIXED MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE
•   VAPOR EQUALIZING VALVE
•   VAPOR EQUALIZING VALVE

NOTES: Typical gauges on an aboveground tank. Pressure relief and liquid withdrawal valves not shown.

TANK GAUGES
•   Shut off valve
•   Tank Gauge


UNDERGROUND TANK
NOTES: underground tank color doesn't matter because it doesn't see at all.