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what is the weight of full and empty propane tank for a barbecue grill?


BBQ tanks hold 20 lbs of propane. The tank, when empty, is 18 lbs, given or take 8 oz. That means that a full tank will weigh 38 lbs. If you weigh your tank and it only has 1 or 2 lbs in it, it may not work.

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4 Responses to “what is the weight of full and empty propane tank for a barbecue grill?”

  1. full is 32 lbs empty is 18 I think
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  2. most are 5 gallon, but they can be anywhere from 3 gallon to about 7 gallon tanks used on BBQ grills
    liquid propane weight about 8 pounds to the gallon
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  3. Propane weighs almost exactly 4lbs. per gallon. A standard grill size tank holds 5 gallons completely full. Law only allows tanks to be filled to 80% capacity so a fresh filled 5 gal. or 20lb tank will have 16lb or 4 gallons of propane. Tank weight varies by tank age and manufacturer, older tanks are much heavier, but 16 to 20 lbs empty weight is the norm.
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    Worked in west texas/new mexico gas plants for several years

  4. BBQ tanks hold 20 lbs of propane. The tank, when empty, is 18 lbs, given or take 8 oz. That means that a full tank will weigh 38 lbs. If you weigh your tank and it only has 1 or 2 lbs in it, it may not work.
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    Filled propane tanks for many years.

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