How many BTU are in a pound of propane?

Answer 1

Type your answer here... there are around 91,600 BTUs in a gallon of propane. The standard BBQ sized bottle of propane contains 11 pounds of propane. Propane weighs about 4.2 pounds per gallon, so that 11 pounds of propane is about 2.5 gallons in its liquid state. That means there is 91,600 BTUs/Gal times 2.5 gallons so a BBQ sized tank of propane contains about 2.3 million BTUs. If your BBQ has a 50,000 BTU burner, on high heat, it will last a bit over 4 and half hours of run time.

Answer 2

There are approximately 21,600 BTU (British Thermal Units) in a pound of propane. Propane is a highly efficient fuel source commonly used for heating, cooking, and other applications due to its high energy content. Understanding the energy content of propane is important for calculating fuel efficiency and determining appropriate usage for various appliances.

Answer 3

59 YEARS AGO, THE UNIVERSITY IN lAWRENCE, Kansas TAUGHT US IN THE INDUSTRY THAT THERE WERE 36 CU FT PER GALLON AND 2580 BTU PER CU FT. tHAT WOULD GIVE YOU 92,880 BTU PER GALLON. i NOTICE HOWEVER, TODAY THEY SAY THERE IS 35.97 CU FT PER GAL AT 2546 BTU PER FT GIVING YOU A TOTAL OF 91600 BTU PER GALLON. hOW THINGS DO CHANGE!

Answer 4

The Dept. of Energy says 91,330. The American Gas Association says 91,600.

Answer 5

1 gallon of Propane ~= 4.23 lbs ~= 91500 Btus

1 lbs of Propane ~=22000 Btus

20 lb tank of propane holds approx 4 gallons of propane (approx 366000 BTUs)

Hope this helps/

Answer 6

There are approximately 21,500 BTUs in a pound of propane.

Answer 7

Approx. 93,000 per liquid gallon

Answer 8

430,270 BtU

Answer 9

100000