The Different Propane Tank Sizes
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There are many different types of propane tanks for homes, grills, vehicles, and related applications. U-Haul sells 12 different propane tank sizes so you can always find the one you need. Are you looking to get a larger propane tank? Learn more about Propane Refill vs Exchange and Propane Tank Exchanges Near You.
These tanks come in different sizes and are made from different materials depending on the use case. Not sure what type of propane tank is right for you? Use our propane tank sizes chart! Learn more about why you should use propane today!
(Estimated weight values are subject to change based on manufacturers available at the time of purchase. Propane weighs 4.24 lbs per gallon.)
| Product Number | Name | Propane Capacity | Length | Diameter |
Empty Weight |
Full Weight |
Material | In-Use Position | Primary Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPDTK5 | 5 lb Steel Propane Tank | 5 lbs / 1 gal | 12" | 8" | 10 lbs | 14.2 lbs | Steel | Vertical | Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Overlanding |
| OPDTK10 | 10 lb Steel Propane Tank - Empty | 10 lbs / 2.4 gal | 17.4" | 8.9" | 15 lbs | 25.2 lbs | Steel | Vertical | Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Overlanding |
| OPD11 | 11-LB Steel Propane Tank (Squatty) | 11 lbs / 2.6 gal | 12.75" | 12" | 13.7 lbs | 23.7 lbs | Steel | Vertical | Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Overlanding |
| OPDGAG | 20 lb Steel Propane Tank w/ Gauge (5 Gallon) - Empty | 20 lbs / 4.6 gal | 17.8" | 12.3" | 16.6 lbs | 36.1 lbs | Steel | Vertical | RV, Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Heating |
| OPD30 | 30 lb Steel Propane Tank (7 Gallon) - Empty | 30 lbs / 6.8 gal | 23.4" | 12.2" | 25 lbs | 53.8 lbs | Steel | Vertical | RV, Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Heating |
| TK33 | 33 lb Horizontal Forklift Propane Tank |
33.5 lbs / 7.7 gal | 28.3" | 12.2" | 36 lbs | 68.6 lbs | Steel | Vertical or Horizontal | Industrial, Landscaping |
| TK33A | 33 lb Aluminum Forklift Cylinder | 33.5 lbs / 7.7 gal | 28.3" | 12.2" | 24 lbs | 56.6 lbs | Aluminum | Vertical or Horizontal | Industrial, Landscaping |
| OPD40 | 40 lb Steel Propane Tank (10 Gallon) - Empty | 40 lb / 9.2 gal | 29.4" | 12.2" | 32 lbs | 71 lbs | Steel | Vertical | RV, Camping, Grilling, Tailgating, Heating |
| TK60 | 60 lb Steel Propane Tank (15 Gallon) | 60 lbs / 14.2 gal | 44.5" | 12.2" | 48.2 lbs | 108.4 lbs | Steel | Vertical | Construction, RV, Food Truck, Heating |
| TK100 | 100 lb Steel Propane Tank (25 Gallon) | 100 lbs / 22.9 gal | 46.6" | 15.1" | 68 lbs | 165.1 lbs | Steel | Vertical |
Construction, RV, Food Truck, Heating |