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How much does a full canister of propane gas weigh?

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Most canisters contain 20 pounds and weigh 17 pounds when completely empty. A full canister would contain 37 pounds.

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I have a propane cylinder that has written on it in large letters "11kg", but I have weighed the cylinder and it's 20 kg. Is there 9 kg of propane left?

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If the "11kg" appears after "TW" (for tare weight), then you are correct. The tare weight is the weight of the tank when empty.

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How many pounds does it take to make a gallon?

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You cannot convert pounds to gallons unless you know the density of the liquid. Let's assume you have a pound's worth of a solution, and this solution weighs one fourth of a pound for every quart. Convert the pounds to quarts and convert the quarts to gallons.

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How do I convert pounds to gallons for propane?

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First, find the name of the compressed gas you want to convert. If you know the quantity in pounds, multiply by the number in Column A 3. If you know the quantity in gallons, multiply by the number in Column B 4.

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How old is my propane tank?

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The age can be determined by the hydro date stamped on the tank collar. All gas cylinders are hydro tested at manufacture.

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