How long does a propane tank last?
Typical lifespan
10–12 yr
A steel cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas, filled to about 80% of its water capacity to leave room for vapour expansion.
US cylinders must be requalified 12 years after manufacture, then every 5 or 10 years after that.
How that compares
Propane tank against things of a similar time.
Propane tank 10–12 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Mute swan 10–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a propane tank
- How much does a propane tank weigh? 8.2–30 kg
- How much does a propane tank cost? 35–120 $
- Propane tank vs Oil drum Side by side
- Propane tank vs Shopping cart Side by side
- Propane tank vs Office chair Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a propane tank last?
- A propane tank lasts 10–12 yr. US cylinders must be requalified 12 years after manufacture, then every 5 or 10 years after that.
Related pages
- How much does a propane tank weigh? 8.2–30 kg
- How much does a propane tank cost? 35–120 $
- How long does a lawn mower last? 6–15 yr
- How long does a gas grill last? 5–15 yr
- How long does a hot tub last? 8–25 yr
- Propane tank vs Oil drum Side by side
- Propane tank vs Shopping cart Side by side
- Propane tank vs Office chair Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place