I have recently installed a new tank, which was filled with propane. How do I determine the amount of propane (in pounds) contained in this bulk storage tank?
A2: First, you need to determine the water capacity of the tank. The nominal nameplate capacity (in gallons of water) can be found from your “UIA” certificate for your vessel. You may also read the storage capacity directly from the nominal nameplate permanently attached to the storage tank. Once you get the capacity you will use the EPA suggested method for converting to pounds of propane. The multiplier of 3.696 is used to convert gallons to pounds and is based on the density of “commercial” propane and the maximum permitted liquid volume. The inventory in pounds is rounded to the nearest thousand. For example: 2700 gallon tank capacity of water x 3.696 = 10,000 pounds propane ( 9979.2 rounded to 10,000).
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