How to Check Your Propane Tank
If your propane gas gauge reads 20%, there is plenty of time to refill your tank.
We carefully select the right size propane tank based on your estimated usage and need for propane delivery.
The 20% ensures that we have more than enough time to refill the propane gas tank. If your gauge reads lower than 20%, you are welcome to call us to make sure that we have your propane delivery scheduled.
How to Find Your Gauge on Underground & Aboveground Tanks
Gauges are on most Kauffman Gas tanks.
Underground Propane Tanks
Don’t have a gauge?
We track how much propane gas you use with each delivery. To be safe, we try to refill the tanks at 20%.
How to Read Your Gauge
Percentage to Gallons Conversion Chart
Tank Size in Gallons (lbs) | ||||||
| Gauge Reads | 60 (200#) | 120 | 125 (420#) | 250 | 500 | 1000 |
| 80% | 48 | 96 | 100 | 200 | 400 | 800 |
| 70% | 42 | 84 | 87.5 | 175 | 350 | 700 |
| 60% | 36 | 72 | 75 | 150 | 300 | 600 |
| 50% | 30 | 60 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 |
| 40% | 24 | 48 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| 30% | 18 | 36 | 37.5 | 75 | 150 | 300 |
| 20% | 12 | 24 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| 10% | 6 | 12 | 12.5 | 25 | 50 | 100 |
Tank Percentage – Gallons Chart (See Picture about Gauge) Note: Aboveground propane tanks are designed to be filled to 80% of capacity. Underground propane tanks are designed to be filled to 85% of capacity.
Weighing Your Grill Tank
An empty 20lb tank will weigh around 18-20 lbs. A full tank will weigh between 38-40 lbs. Most people do not know how much gas they have until they run out. The best way to ensure you never run out is to always have a full spare tank.
PDF Specs on Our Propane Tanks
Aboveground Tank Specs Cylinder Tank Specs Underground Tank Specs