The letters "TW" on a propane tank stand for "Tested Water," indicating that the tank has been tested for water capacity. "DT" refers to "Design Type," which is part of the tank's specification related to its design and construction. These markings help ensure the tank meets safety regulations and standards for storage and transportation of propane.
The Letters "WC" on a propane tank stand for "Water Capacity", and are followed by a number which would identify the tanks Water Capacity typically measured in lbs. Water weighs approximately 8.3lbs per gallon Propane weighs approximately 4.24lbs per gallon
A 10-pound propane tank can hold approximately 2.4 gallons of propane.
A 15-pound propane tank holds less propane than a 20-pound tank, with the numbers indicating the weight of the propane the tank can contain. Specifically, a 15-pound tank can hold about 3.6 gallons of propane, while a 20-pound tank holds approximately 4.7 gallons. This difference affects the tank's usage time and how long a grill or heater can run before needing a refill. Additionally, the physical size and weight of the tanks differ, making the 20-pound tank heavier and larger.
A 100 pound propane tank has a capacity of 2,160,509 BTUs
The abbreviation "dt" on a 20 pound propane tank typically stands for "tare weight." This refers to the weight of the tank itself without any propane in it, helping to determine the total weight when filled.
100 pound propane tank will hold 23.58 gallon. 100 pounds / 4.24 pounds per gallon = 23.58 gallons
The propane tank holds 30 liters.
20 percent of 100 pounds is 20 pounds. Therefore, if there is 20 percent left in a 100-pound propane tank, there are 20 pounds of propane remaining in the tank.
19.04761904761905 ( measured @ 4.2 lbs per gallon )
20 LBS OF PROPANE WILL PRODUCE APPROX. 36,000 BTU @ 0 DEGRESS, 51,000 @ 20 DEGREES.
. . . . 30 pounds
roughly 9.7