Bottle LPG Gas: LPG Gas Bottle Sizes – Gas Cylinder Sizes
The most common LPG gas bottle sizes Australia for home and business use are the 45kg gas bottle, 90kg gas bottle and 210kg gas bottle.
The 45kg gas bottle is the most popular LPG gas bottle size for homes.
These large gas bottles can be used for home LPG gas bottle exchange and home gas tanker deliveries.
The 9kg gas bottle is the most popular LPG gas bottle size for BBQ.
LPG Bottles or LPG Cylinder
LPG bottles are typically a welded LPG cylinder with a threaded opening on one end.
The threaded opening receives the gas bottle valve which is a POL valve for home LPG bottles and an LCC27 valve for BBQ bottle LPG gas, in Australia.
Gas Cylinder Gas or the Gas in Bottle: Bottle LPG Gas
LPG gas cylinder gas is propane in Australia. In other countries gas cylinder gas or the gas in bottle can be propane, butane or a propane-butane mixture. Bottle LPG gas is used as fuel for cooking, heating, and hot water as home gas.
The gas in bottle is not always LPG.
Industrial gas cylinder gas can be acetylene, oxygen, nitrogen or one of many other gases.
LPG Cylinder Gas Cylinder
An LPG cylinder gas cylinder are LPG bottles holding the LPG.
In Australia, an LPG cylinder gas cylinder for homes is typically a 45kg gas bottle although it may also be a 90kg gas bottle or even a 210kg gas bottle.
LPG Bottles, LPG Cylinder and Gas Bottle
LPG bottles and LPG cylinder are both different names for gas storage vessels.
LPG gas bottles sizes vary, based on application and demand.
Small LPG bottles are portable, as used in camping.
The gas is typically stored under pressure that is above atmospheric pressure.
LPG bottles are 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 (LPG Bottle Sizes) – Gas Cylinder Sizes
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 Gas Bottle | 375 | 1250 | 88 |
| 90kg Gas Bottle | 508 | 1340 | 176 |
| 190kg Gas Bottle | 760 | 1350 | 372 |
| 210kg Gas Bottle | 760 | 1450 | 411 |
LPG gas bottle dimensions and weights shown are approximate. Actual gas cylinder dimensions and LPG gas cylinder sizes vary by manufacturer.
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45kg LPG Gas Bottle Size for Exchange
The 45kg LPG gas bottle size – also called 45kg gas cylinders – are the most popular sizes of bottle LPG gas for homes and small businesses.
A 45kg gas bottle 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 45kg gas bottle delivery is a common choice for homes and small businesses using bottle LPG gas 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 bottle LPG gas for home refill exchange works for 45kg LPG gas bottle size:
LPG Cylinder: Gas Cylinder Sizes
The 45kg gas bottle is typical of the domestic gas cylinder sizes supplied (LPG gas bottle sizes).
45kg gas bottle dimensions include a height of approximately 1250mm, a width of 375mm and a capacity of 88 litres.
An empty 45kg gas bottle weighs approximately 33kg. When full, a 45kg gas bottle weighs approximately 78kg.
9kg gas bottle dimensions are approximately 315mm in diameter, 475mm in height and 17.64L of capacity.
An empty 9kg gas bottle weighs approximately 7.8 to 10.4 kg. When full, a 9kg gas bottle weighs approximately 16.8 to 19.4 kg.
LPG gas cylinder dimensions quoted are approximate. Actual LPG gas cylinder dimensions may vary by manufacturer.
Large Gas Bottles: 90kg gas bottle & 210kg Gas Bottle Sizes
There are also 90kg, 190kg and 210kg large gas bottles for heavier use.
These large gas bottles are always filled via EasyGas automatic bottle LPG gas home delivery.
This is done using LPG tanker trucks, as the larger gas bottle sizes are too large 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 LPG gas bottles.
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