BBQ gas bottle sizes. BBQ & camping gas bottle-cylinder sizes, dimensions, images & capacities for 9kg and 4kg gas bottles. Great 9kg gas bottle prices

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BBQ Gas Bottle Sizes & Dimensions • 9kg • 4kg

Gas bottles for BBQ and camping come in two sizes: 9kg & 4kg.

There are also two valve types:

The standard BBQ valve in Australia is a POL valve.
There is also a Camper valve fitted to 4kg camper cylinders.
Camper valves are for appliances designed for Camper valve use.

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As there are many manufacturers of gas bottles and gas cylinders, dimensions may vary significantly.

The following are typical ranges but there can also be exceptions outside of these ranges:

9kg BBQ Gas Bottle Sizes

9kg gas cylinder size is the most common size for home BBQ use.
This is the most popular size in our SWAP'n'GO^® cylinder exchange program.
Nominal Capacity: 9kg
Actual Fill Capacity: 8.5kg
Diameter: 309-335mm
Height: 450-525mm
Tare (empty) Weight: 7.8-10.4kg

4kg BBQ Gas Bottle Sizes

4kg gas cylinder size is commonly used when portability is an issue.
This size is also available from our SWAP'n'GO^® cylinder exchange program.
Nominal Capacity: 4kg
Actual Fill Capacity: 3.7kg
Diameter: 240-265mm
Height: 345-450mm
Tare (empty) Weight: 4.5-6.6kg

4kg Camper Gas Bottle Sizes

4kg Camper cylinder size is used when a Camper Valve is required
This size is also available from our SWAP'n'GO^® cylinder exchange program.
Nominal Capacity: 4kg
Actual Fill Capacity: 3.7kg
Diameter: 190-250mm
Height: 345-450mm
Tare (empty) Weight: 4.5-6.6kg

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