LPG Gas Bottle Sizes & Gas Bottle Dimensions – 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 sizes.
The 45 kg gas bottle size (gas cylinder sizes) are the most popular large gas bottles for LPG gas in homes.
These large gas bottles can be used for home LPG gas bottle exchange and home gas tanker deliveries.
The 9kg gas bottle size is the most popular small gas bottles size for BBQ.
The smallest gas bottle is the 4kg gas bottle size.
Gas Bottle Dimensions (Gas Cylinder Dimensions) and Gas Bottle Measurements
Gas bottle dimensions (gas bottle measurements) include gas bottle height, width, circumference, volume in litres, tare weight and weight of contents in kilograms.
Gas bottle dimensions (gas cylinder dimensions) and gas bottle measurements are important for installations of various gas bottles sizes.
Large gas bottles and their gas bottle dimensions are a factor when planning for the required clearance with home installations.
Gas bottle dimensions for small gas bottles are an issue when designing the space for gas bottle storage in caravans, campers, and boats.
Gas bottle brackets for caravan trailers need precise gas bottle dimension (gas cylinder dimensions) of the circumference of the various gas bottles sizes.
LPG Gas Bottle Sizes & Gas Bottle Dimensions (Gas Bottle Measurements) – 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 |
| 45 kg 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 (gas bottle measurements) and weights shown are approximate. Actual gas bottle measurements and gas cylinder sizes vary by manufacturer.
Smallest Gas Bottle and LPG Gas Bottles Sizes
LPG gas bottles sizes (LPG bottle sizes) vary, based on application and demand.
Smallest gas bottle and portable gas bottle are synonymous, as used in BBQ and camping.
Small gas bottles in Australia now come with an LCC27 valve.
9kg gas bottle shown in image.
SWAP’n’GO sells both the 9kg gas bottle size and the 4kg gas bottle size, the smallest gas bottle.
Smallest Gas Bottle: 4kg Gas Bottle
The smallest gas bottle is a disposable canister whilst the smallest gas bottle that is refillable is the 4kg gas bottle.
Smallest gas bottle from SWAP’n’GO is the 4kg gas bottle size. (see image)
A very small cylinder gas cylinder is typically single use. Starting from around the 4kg gas bottle sizes, they are refillable.
The gas cylinder sizes range from below 1kg to as much as 210kg.
Above that they are typically called an LPG tank.
The LPG cylinder gas cylinder is typically made from steel with a brass valve screwed in.
The cylinder gas cylinder holds the gas cylinder gas – a true word salad.
LPG Bottle Sizes or LPG Gas Cylinder Sizes
An LPG cylinder and LPG bottle sizes are the same things, just different names.
LPG bottles are typically a welded LPG cylinder and have a threaded opening on one end.
The threaded opening receives the gas bottle valve, which is a POL valve for a home LPG gas cylinder and an LCC27 valve for BBQ bottle LPG gas, in Australia.
The Gas in Bottle
The gas in bottle is propane in Australia. (Propane molecule shown)
In other countries the gas in bottle can be propane, butane or a propane-butane mixture.
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 in bottle can be acetylene, oxygen, nitrogen or one of many other gases.
LPG Tank, Gas Cylinder and Gas Bottle
LPG tank, gas cylinder and gas bottle are three ways of saying the same thing.
LPG tank is used in commercial applications.
LPG tank sizes range from 0.5 tonne to over 50 tonnes.
Gas cylinder and technical types seem to go well together.
Gas bottle is the more common expression for home bottle LPG gas.
In Australia, exchanging a gas cylinder and tanker fill are your two delivery options.
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45 kg Gas Bottle for Exchange – 45kg Gas Bottle Size
The 45 kg gas bottle is the most popular large gas bottle sizes for homes and small businesses.
A 45kg gas bottle size (gas cylinder sizes) can be exchanged or refilled onsite via LPG tanker trucks.
A typical installation is comprised of two 45 kg gas bottle, so you can switch bottles while awaiting an exchange or refill of the empty.
The 45 kg gas bottle delivery is a common choice for homes and small businesses using bottle LPG gas for heating, hot water, and cooking.
This quick 12 sec bottled gas video shows how domestic bottle LPG gas for home refill exchange works for 45kg gas bottle size:
45kg Gas Bottle Dimensions – Gas Bottle Measurements
45kg gas bottle dimensions (gas bottle measurements) include a height of approximately 1250mm, a width of 375mm and a capacity of 88 litres.
An empty 45 kg gas bottle weighs approximately 33kg. When full, a 45kg gas bottle weighs approximately 78kg.
The 45 kg gas bottle is typical of the domestic gas cylinder sizes supplied (LPG gas bottle sizes).
9kg Gas Bottle Size – Gas Bottle Dimensions – Gas Bottle Measurements
9kg gas bottle size is the most popular for BBQ.
9kg gas bottle dimensions (gas bottle measurements) are approximately 315mm in diameter, 475mm in height and 17.64L of capacity.
The empty 9kg gas bottle size 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 sizes quoted are approximate.
Actual LPG gas bottle sizes and gas bottle dimensions may vary by manufacturer.
More Large Gas Bottles: 90kg gas bottle & 210kg Gas Bottle Sizes
There are also 90kg, 190kg and 210kg large gas bottles for heavier LPG gas use.
90kg gas bottle is shown.
These large gas bottles are always filled via EasyGas automatic bottle LPG gas home deliver.
This is done using LPG tanker trucks, as large gas bottles are too heavy to be exchanged in a practical manner.
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Eric Hahn has over a decade of experience in the LPG industry and has become a key figure in shaping how LPG is marketed and communicated. As the creator of one of the world’s first LPG blogs, Eric has authored over 200 technical posts, helping educate and inform the industry and consumers.
Eric has served on multiple committees for Gas Energy Australia and the World LPG Association (WLPGA), contributing to important discussions and advancements within the global LPG sector. He has presented at WLPGA Annual Conferences, sharing his expertise as a speaker, panellist, and panel chair.
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