MEXICOWANDERERExplorerNov 08, 2018BTU per pound Propane vs ULSDHaving a devil of a time with web connection. For friends in the mountains. RV patio heater.Thank YouMy interest is I visit them :)
22 RepliesReplies sorted by NewestShow MorepianotunaNomad IIINov 08, 2018138370 Btu per gallon for ulsdabout 7 pounds per gallonso 19767 btu's per pound.MrWizardModeratorNov 08, 2018One gallon of propane has 91,502 BTUs 1 gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds. A "full" 20 lb cylinder should have 4.7 gallons or propane in it.91502/4.2=21786.19 BTUs per pound
pianotunaNomad IIINov 08, 2018138370 Btu per gallon for ulsdabout 7 pounds per gallonso 19767 btu's per pound.
MrWizardModeratorNov 08, 2018One gallon of propane has 91,502 BTUs 1 gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds. A "full" 20 lb cylinder should have 4.7 gallons or propane in it.91502/4.2=21786.19 BTUs per pound
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