How Long will my Propane Last?That question can be answered in two different ways. If asking about the lifespan of Propane: Show
If asking about the length of time your fuel supply will last when burning your appliance: This is easy to figure out if you know the following:
The most common tank is a 20 lb cylinder (sometimes referred to as a 5 gallon cylinder). These are the same ones commonly used as BBQ tanks. Here is how the calculations work:
What do you do with this information? A burner or appliance rated at 60,000 BTU/hr (with burner turned on to "High") will burn 60,000 BTU every hour which means consumption of fuel is one gallon of propane every 1.53 hours. (92,000 BTU/Hr / 60,000 BTU/Hr = 1.53 hours that one gallon would last Providing the burner remains on "high" you can determine the number of hours your propane supply with last. To adjust for appliances, like a furnace, that are controlled by a thermostat and only cycle "ON" maybe a few minutes per hour, you would then need to adjust your calculations. For example if the furnace cycled on for 15 minutes every hour in the winter you would adjust by a factor of 4. (92,000 BTU/Hr / 60,000 BTU/Hr = 1.53 hours that one gallon would last x 4 = 6.12 hours of furnace usage for each gallon in inventory) Did you find this interesting? Would you like to keep informed? Sign up for our newsletter. See Below. How Long Does a Propane Tank Last on a Fire Pit? The average gas fire pit will last from 3 to 6 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank. Depending on your fire pit BTU rating a tank can last you as long as 9 hours, or as little as 1-1/2 hours. A 20 pound propane tank contains approximately 430,000 BTU’s. To determine how long the tank will last with your fire pit divide 430,000 by the BTU rating of your fire pit. How long does a propane tank last for a fire pit is a question we’re asked often. Below we have a table where you can determine how long your gas fire pit will last on a 20 pound propane tank.  The times in the table below are an approximation, the actual time you get from your propane tank will be greatly affected by how high you set your flame. The BTU ratings below can be significantly reduced by keeping the flame low and enabling you to get more usage time from your tank. Wind will also affect how long your propane tank lasts. Windy days usually require a higher flame setting to keep it burning nicely. H-Burner Drop-In Pans18” x 6” Drop In Pan 70K BTU 6 hours 24” x 8” Drop In Pan 90K BTU 4.5 hours 30” x 10” Drop In Pan 125K BTU 3.5 hours 36” x 12” Drop In Pan 165K BTU 2.5 hours Linear Burner Drop-In Pans30” x 6” Drop In Pan 54K BTU 8 hours 36” x 6” Drop In Pan 65K BTU 6.5 hours 48” x 6” Drop In Pan 91K BTU 5 hours Round Drop-In Pans13” Round Drop In Pan 48K BTU 9 hours 19” Round Drop In Pan 92K BTU 4.5 hours Round Burner Rings6” Round Burner Ring 48K BTU 9 hours 12” Round Burner Ring 92 K BTU 4.5 hours 18” Round Burner Ring 147 K BTU 3 hours 24” Round Burner Ring 294 K BTU 1.5 hours H-Burners18” x 6” H-Burner 75K BTU 6 hours 24” x 8” H-Burner 125K BTU 3.5 hours CSA Certified Burner Kits10” Square CSA Burner Kit 37K BTU 11.5 hours 12” Round CSA Burner Kit 37K BTU 11.5 hours 18” Square CSA Burner Kit 55K BTU 7.75 hours 18” x 6” CSA Burner Kit 65K BTU 6.5 hours 19” Round CSA Burner Kit 55K BTU 7.75 hours 24” x 8” CSA Burner Kit 65K BTU 6.5 hours 30” x 6” CSA Burner Kit 55K BTU 7.75 hours 30” x 10” CSA Burner Kit 65K BTU 6.5 hours 36” x 6” CSA Burner Kit 65K BTU 6.5 hours 36” x 12” CSA Burner Kit 65K BTU 6.5 hours 48” x 6” CSA Burner Kit 145K BTU 3 hours How do I get more time from a tank of propane?The obvious answer is to turn the gas down lower. While this isn’t the answer you wanted we do have something to offer which will help you to burn less propane. By adding a glass wind guard you’ll be able to burn less propane and still have an enjoyable flame. This is because the wind guard (also called flame guard) will protect the flame from the wind which will enable more of the propane to burn. In windy conditions, without a flame guard, the flame is blown back and forth across the table. This constant blowing of the flame results in a significant amount of gas not being burned. By protecting your flame from the wind you’ll burn 100% of the propane resulting in more burn time from a tank of propane. How long will a 20 lb propane tank last at 50000 BTU?For such 50,000 BTU heaters, a 20 lb propane tank will last between 7 and 8 hours. That is to say that a 20 lb propane tank can last a whole evening, even if it has to power a 50,000 BTU patio heater.
How long will a 20 lb propane tank last at 30000 BTU?We also know that a standard grill uses 30,000 BTU of that energy every hour. To calculate how long will a 20 lbs last of this grill, we just divide BTU content by BTU consumption. That means that a 20 lbs tank will last for 14 hours and 21 minutes on an average 30,000 BTU/h grill.
How long will a 20lb propane tank last on a 46000 BTU heater?20 lb propane tanks are the most common ones; some outdoor patio heaters can also have 30 lb tanks.
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How Long Does A Patio Heater Tank Last For 10,000 BTU – 50,000 BTU Units?. How long will a 100 lb propane tank last at 50 000 BTU?That means that a 100-gallon propane tank will last for 7,320,000 BTU ÷ 10,000 BTU/h = 732 hours; that's 30.5 days or about 1 month.
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