5 Gallon Propane Tank Weight
We have 2 five gallon propane tanks. Both are empty, although one weighs 7 pounds more than the other. The lighter tank weighs 21 lbs. When the heavier tank ran out yesterday, I opens the valve a crac...
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dakdave wrote:^^^^That^^^^
weight should be stamped on tank on valve protector
A number will be preceded by "TW", which means "tare weight".
Which means EMPTY weight!
The typical 5-gallon size weighs a bit under 17 pounds empty, but there can be a difference in weight between two tanks since some older ones are made from heavier materials.
Also:
On Canadian tanks, weight is given in kg's and is preceded only by the letter "W" for weight.
