We offer a wide selection of propane tanks for your home and business. Our above-ground tanks come in 120, 250, 500, and 1000-gallon volumes. We also offer underground tanks in 250, 500 and 1000-gallon volumes. Choosing the right tank size can save you money by controlling how often your tank needs to be filled.
Review the propane tank size guide below for more information on propane tank sizes. Tanks are filled to a maximum of 80% of their capacity. As the temperature changes, the liquid propane in the tank expands.
Whatever you need propane for, Superior can provide a tank size that suits your needs. The following are sizes and specifications for some of our most commonly used propane tanks and cylinders for your home or business.
420-lb. Propane Cylinder
Height 4′-4 ½” | Diameter 30″ | LPG Capacity 375 litres* (Per Cylinder)
Ideal Use: If you are using propane at home for something other than primary home heating, this is the tank for you. Popular uses include water heaters, fireplaces, pool heaters, and auxiliary heaters.
Distance/Position: Cylinders can be placed against a building, and more than one cylinder can be connected together for higher volume use when a 500 gallon tank is not feasible. A maximum of four cylinders can be placed together. A typical residential application would require two to three cylinders.
500-Gallon Propane Tank
Height 3′-10″ | Length 9′-10″ | Diameter 38″ | LPG Capacity 1514 litres*Ideal Use: If you are heating your home with propane, this is the popular choice. Commonly used for residential and small commercial heating applications, or where a higher BTU load is required for multiple uses.
Distance/Position: Must be installed at least 10 feet (3 metres) from any building or property line.
1,000-Gallon Propane Tank
Height 4′-4″ | Length 15′-11″ | Diameter 41″ | LPG Capacity 3028 litres*Ideal Use: A 1,000-gallon tank is usually for commercial or agricultural operations with high volume usage and very high BTU loads.Distance/Position: Must be installed at least 10 feet (3 metres) from any building and at least 10 feet from any property line.
* Dimensions and capacities are approximate and may vary slightly.