Using the length
This specification refers to the length of time, can be used in tanks, the gas until it is run. British thermal units (Btu), the unit of measurement of the energy and heat output measurement, the first factor, BTU tank capacity at the time of the determination, which is a 20-pound container 430 270. The second factor is the rate of the equipment to burn calories unit. One example is a Gas Burners , burning capacity run of 40,000 British thermal units an hour. A grill, and then spend all the gas in less than 11 hours, assuming the ability to operate.

Weight
A 20-pound gas tank weighs 20 pounds. Indeed, when empty weighs 18 pounds, this is the tare weight. When filled with gas, it weighs 38 pounds, hence the name refers to the weight of the gas. Another re-listed on the WCW, which means that the weight of the water-holding capacity, or the weight of the tank filled with water. For a 20-pound tanks, weight 48 pounds.

Size
A 20-pound tank 18 inches high measures. Important to consider such a high degree of spatial function, the gas tank as the tank can not be placed on its side for the outdoor grill, its main purpose must be kept upright. Tank with a diameter of 12.5 inches. The tank's internal capacity of 4.7 gallons.