Propane Tank Guide
We know that decisions around propane—like choosing the right tank size, figuring out placement, or deciding whether to lease or own—can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here. At Bumgarner Oil, we break it down and make it simple, with expert guidance and straightforward options tailored to your needs.
Propane Tank Sizes for Your Home
120 Gallon Tank
Dimensions: 4’6″ in height and 30″ in diameter
Uses: 1-2 residential appliances. Commonly used for a hot water heater or space heater alone, or with another small appliance like a dryer or cooktop.
A 120 gallon propane tank is also commonly referred to as 420 lb propane tank. 120 gallon propane tanks hold 96 gallons of propane when full.
250 Gallon Tank
Dimensions: 7’10” long and 30″ in diameter
Uses: Supplemental heating or 2 home appliances including water heaters, generators, and pool heaters.
A 250 gallon propane tank holds 200 gallons of propane when full.
500 Gallon Tank
Dimensions: 9′ 11″ long and 37.5″ in diameter
Uses: Primarily used for home heating or homes with 2-3 propane appliances such as supplemental or space heaters, hot water heaters, and generators.
A 500 gallon propane tank holds 400 gallons of propane when full.
1000 Gallon Tank
Dimensions: 16′ 2″ long and 41″ in diameter
Uses: Home heating for larger square footage homes or homes with all appliances running on propane.
A 1000 gallon propane tank holds 800 gallons when full.
Steps to Determining Tank Size
- Size of your home or business?
- How many appliances are powered by propane?
- What is your preferred location? Note: We do our best to accommodate your preferences, but the tank needs to be at most 100 feet off the driveway for tank fill-up purposes. Our service team will discuss the location of the tank with regards to local codes and regulations prior to the time of install.