LPG Gas Bottle Sizes – LPG Gas Cylinder Sizes
The most common gas bottle sizes for home and business use are 45kg gas bottles, 90kg gas bottles and the 210kg gas bottle.
45kg gas bottles are the most popular size and can be used for home LPG gas bottle exchange and home gas tanker deliveries.
What is a Gas Bottle or Gas Cylinder?
A gas bottle is typically a welded gas cylinder with a threaded opening on one end. The threaded opening receives the gas bottle valve which is a POL valve for home gas bottles and an LCC27 valve for BBQ gas bottles, in Australia. The 45kg gas bottle is the most popular for homes.
LPG Bottle, Gas Cylinder or Gas Bottle?
An LPG bottle, gas cylinder or gas bottle is a storage vessel for gases.
LPG bottle sizes vary, based on application and demand.
A small LPG bottle is portable, as used in camping.
The gas is typically stored under pressure that is above atmospheric pressure.
An LPG bottle is considered low pressure versus high pressure cylinders, as used with CNG.
High pressure cylinders are typically made from thicker and heavier steel and are also more expensive.
LPG Gas Bottle Sizes – Dimensions – Capacity
LPG Gas Bottle Sizes |
Width – mm |
Height – mm |
Capacity – L |
| 4kg (3.7kg) Gas Bottle | 340 | 265 | 7 |
| 9kg (8.5kg) Gas Bottle | 460 | 310 | 17 |
| 15kg Forklift Gas Bottle | 305 | 705 | 29 |
| 18kg Forklift Gas Bottle | 310 | 830 | 35 |
| 45kg LPG Gas Bottle | 375 | 1250 | 88 |
| 90kg LPG Gas Bottle | 508 | 1340 | 176 |
| 190kg LPG Gas Bottle | 760 | 1350 | 372 |
| 210kg LPG Gas Bottle | 760 | 1450 | 411 |
LPG gas bottle dimensions and weights shown are approximate. Actual dimensions may vary. Propane Bottle Sizes vary by manufacturer.
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45kg Exchange LPG Gas Bottles
LPG 45kg gas bottles – also called 45kg gas cylinders – are the most popular size gas bottles for homes and small businesses.
45kg gas bottles can be exchanged or refilled onsite via LPG tanker trucks.
A typical installation is comprised of two 45kg gas bottles, so you can switch bottles while awaiting an exchange or refill of the empty.
The 45 kg Exchange LPG gas bottle delivery is a common choice for homes and small businesses using LPG for heating, hot water, and cooking.
How many exchange bottles do you need for your current usage? Call your local ELGAS Team on 131 161, and we’d be happy to help.
This quick 12 sec bottled gas video shows how domestic LPG gas bottle for home refill exchange works:
Domestic LPG Cylinder Dimensions – Propane Bottle Sizes
45kg gas bottle dimensions include a height of approximately 1250mm, a width of 375mm and a capacity of 88 litres.
45kg is the typical domestic lpg cylinder size supplied (propane bottle sizes).
A 9kg domestic LPG cylinder dimensions are approximately 315mm in diameter, 475mm in height and 17.64L of capacity.
Gas (propane) bottle sizes quoted are approximate. Actual dimensions may vary by manufacturer.
Larger Home LPG Gas Bottles: 90kg – 210kg
There are also 90kg, 190kg and 210kg gas bottle sizes for heavier use.
These larger cylinders are always filled via EasyGas automatic LPG home delivery. This is done using LPG tanker trucks, as the larger gas bottles are too larger to be exchanged in a practical manner.
EasyGas Automatic LPG Gas Home Delivery
Automatic LPG gas home delivery is a very popular choice for homeowners who don’t want to check and order gas bottles.
- Reliable supply of bottled gas automatically delivered
- The perfect easy-to-use choice for homeowners new to LPG
- We monitor your gas usage & schedule tanker LPG refill deliveries
- No more checking your gas bottles
- No more calling to order gas
- No more changing over LPG gas bottles or re-igniting pilot lights
- Great residential home gas suppliers at very competitive LPG domestic 45 kg gas bottle refill price
- New customers save with great deals on LPG
- Reliable home gas suppliers of bottled gas with 45kg LPG gas bottles for home automatically delivered
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