Posted: October 7, 2024

How Long Will A 500 Gallon Tank of Propane Last?

Know what you can expect in terms of time with the fuel

Like many products that we buy and use on a regular basis, propane tanks come in different sizes. When deciding on the right size for your specific home and property, there are multiple factors and elements to consider. Let’s take a look at what exactly those are and how long you can count on your supply of propane lasting.

Propane tanks come in all sorts of sizes

It is very common to find propane tanks that come in the below sizes:

• 120 to 150-gallons: Tanks like this that are on the smaller size are usually the best fit for powering hot water heaters, igniting fireplaces, fueling space heaters and providing power to cooking ranges and clothes dryers.
• 200 to 250-gallons: If you are looking to power multiple appliances within a home with propane, tanks that fall into this size range can get the job done. These tanks can be used to support clothes dryers, fireplaces and cooking ranges. They can also power heating systems in smaller homes.
• 500-gallons: These medium sized tanks are recommended for small commercial projects, fueling backup power generators and powering central heating systems within a home.
• 1,000-gallons: Bigger tanks like this are usually reserved for commercial businesses or homes that have pool heaters that are on the larger size.

To determine exactly what size tank your home needs you should consider the size of your home, what exactly you will be using propane for, how many appliances you are powering with propane and how old those appliances are.

Calculating how long your propane supply will last

Obviously your propane tank will be filled with propane no matter what size you end up going with. But how does one know how long the propane in his or her tank will last? Symank Energy is happy to help you answer that!

Many homeowners count on a 500-gallon propane tank for providing the fuel and power that they need. Depending on exactly which and how many appliances a home’s propane is powering, the amount of propane in a 500-gallon tank can last anywhere from a little over a month to about 14 months. Again, this exact number is impacted by what propane is being used for as well as a home’s size.

You can pretty safely estimate that a 2,220 square foot house runs through about 700 to a little over 1,000 gallons of propane a year. Therefore, you can expect to fill up a 500-gallon propane tank about twice a year.

When to refill your propane tank

No one wants to find him or herself without a sufficient amount of fuel on hand. Therefore, you should always schedule your next propane delivery when your tank hits the 20% full mark. This should give you enough time to arrange a delivery without having to stress over running out of fuel completely.

How Symank Energy can help with your propane needs

Homeowners from Cuero to Malone, Texas and throughout certain parts of Oklahoma can turn to Symank Energy for all their propane needs.

We can install and service propane tanks and we can deliver the propane you need when you need it.

Contact Symank Energy today to start receiving reliable propane services from a provider you can trust.