Propane Technical Pocket Guide

Download a Propane Technical Guide
which provides helpful propane information including tank placement diagrams.

Aboveground Tank Dimensions

Tank Size

Tank Dimensions

100 lbs. Cylinder

48” high x 15” diameter

200 lbs. Cylinder

40” high x 24” diameter

420 lbs. Cylinder

52” high x 30” diameter

320 Gallon Tank

9’6” long x 30” diameter

500 Gallon Tank

10’ long x 37” diameter

1000 Gallon Tank

15’10’’ long x 41” diameter

Underground Tank Installation

Tank Size

Underground Tank Dimensions

Approx. Excavation Dimensions (generally allow 12" on each side)

1000 Gallons

16’ long x 41” diameter

18’ long x 6’ wide x 5’2” deep

500 Gallons

10’ long x 37” diameter

12’ long x 6’ wide x 5’ deep

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