Propane Tips
Reading Your Propane Tank Gauge Like a Pro
You can find your gas gauge under the dome of your propane tank. On your gauge, you will notice the numbers 5 to 95 (for most gauges), which represents the percentage of gas currently in your tank. If you just filled up your propane tank, you will notice it is at 80% — which is considered to be a full tank. This is because of the unique physical properties of propane, in which we need to allow room for the propane vapor to expand in the tank.
Check out the figures below for an approximate reading for how many gallons are in your tank based on the percentage on the gauge.
Number of Gallons Remaining
| If gauge reads | 120 gal tank | 150 gal tank | 200 gal tank | 250 gal tank | 325 gal tank | 500 gal tank | 1000 gal tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80% | 96 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 260 | 400 | 800 |
| 70% | 84 | 105 | 140 | 175 | 228 | 350 | 700 |
| 60% | 72 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 195 | 300 | 600 |
| 50% | 60 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 163 | 250 | 500 |
| 40% | 48 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 130 | 200 | 400 |
| 30% | 36 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 98 | 150 | 300 |
If propane tank is less than 20% - order gas now!
| If gauge reads | 120 gal tank | 150 gal tank | 200 gal tank | 250 gal tank | 325 gal tank | 500 gal tank | 1000 gal tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 24 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| 10% | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 50 | 100 |
For more information on how to read your propane tank gauge, see the video below.
Propane Tank Safety Measures
How to read a tank gauge
When checking the propane level in your tank, make sure you know how to read your tank gauge with these tips.
What to do if you suspect a gas leak
If you suspect a gas leak, take these steps to ensure your safety.
Weather safety - Tornadoes
Be prepared for whatever the weather throws at us and follow these tips to stay safe when a tornado hits.
How to turn your tank off
This video shows how easy it is to turn your propane tank off, when necessary. Never turn on the gas yourself.