---
title: "How much does a propane tank weigh?"
description: "A propane tank weighs 8.2–30 kg (18.1–66.1 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/propane-tank/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a propane tank weigh?

**Typical weight: 8.2–30 kg**

That is 18.1–66.1 lb.

A steel cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas, filled to about 80% of its water capacity to leave room for vapour expansion.

> A standard 20 lb barbecue cylinder is 8.2 kg empty and about 17.2 kg full. Domestic 14.2 kg cylinders used across South Asia weigh about 29.5 kg full.

## By type

*Propane tanks vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| 20 lb propane tank | 16.5–18 kg |
| 100 lb propane tank | 73–82 kg |
| 500-gallon propane tank | 1,100–1,300 kg |
| 14.2 kg LPG cylinder | 28–31 kg |

## How that compares

*Propane tank against things of a similar mass.*

- Car battery: 11–30 kg
- Office chair: 10–30 kg
- Propane tank: 8.2–30 kg
- Wheelchair: 7–160 kg
- Dehumidifier: 8–26 kg
- Television: 3.5–45 kg
- Traffic light: 10–28 kg
- Concrete block: 11–22 kg

## More about a propane tank

- [How much does a propane tank cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/propane-tank/) — 35–120 $
- [How long does a propane tank last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/propane-tank/) — 10–12 yr
- [Propane tank vs Oil drum](https://atoneplace.net/vs/oil-drum-vs-propane-tank/) — Side by side
- [Propane tank vs Shopping cart](https://atoneplace.net/vs/propane-tank-vs-shopping-cart/) — Side by side
- [Propane tank vs Office chair](https://atoneplace.net/vs/office-chair-vs-propane-tank/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a propane tank weigh?

A propane tank weighs 8.2–30 kg (18.1–66.1 lb). A standard 20 lb barbecue cylinder is 8.2 kg empty and about 17.2 kg full. Domestic 14.2 kg cylinders used across South Asia weigh about 29.5 kg full.

### Which type of propane tank is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 500-gallon propane tank is the largest at 1,100–1,300 kg.

## Related pages

- [How much does a propane tank cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/propane-tank/)
- [How long does a propane tank last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/propane-tank/)
- [How much does a lawn mower weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/lawn-mower/)
- [How much does a shipping container weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/shipping-container/)
- [How much does a gas grill weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/gas-grill/)
- [How much does a generator weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/generator/)
- [How much does a suitcase weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/suitcase/)
- [How much does a leaf blower weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/leaf-blower/)
- [How much does a ladder weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/ladder/)
- [How much does a backpack weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/backpack/)
- [How much does a pressure washer weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/pressure-washer/)
- [How much does a hot tub weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/hot-tub/)
- [Propane tank vs Oil drum](https://atoneplace.net/vs/oil-drum-vs-propane-tank/)
- [Propane tank vs Shopping cart](https://atoneplace.net/vs/propane-tank-vs-shopping-cart/)
- [Propane tank vs Office chair](https://atoneplace.net/vs/office-chair-vs-propane-tank/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)