We've included a few suggested usages for each tank size, but high-quality propane from Griffis Gas has dozens of other uses, as well.

20 LB. Tank

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  Commonly used for residential barbecues and patio heaters
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  Size: vertically placed, approximately 1.5 feet in height by 1 foot in diameter
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  Holds less than 5 gallons of propane when full

33 LB. Tank

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  Commonly used for forklifts and autogas-fueled vehicles
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  Size: vertically placed, approximately 2 feet in height by 1 foot in diameter
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  Holds around than 8 gallons of propane when full

100 LB. Tank

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  Commonly used for residential cooking, gas fireplaces, dyers and temporary heat for commercial jobs
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  Can be placed in areas with fewer restrictions when compared to larger tanks
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  Size: vertically & horizontally placed, approximately 4 feet in height by 1.5 foot in diameter
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  Holds around 25 gallons of propane when full

60-Gallon Tank

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  Commonly installed for residential cooking and gas fireplaces
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  Can only be installed above ground
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  Size: vertically placed, approximately 43″ in height and 24″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 48 gallons of propane

420 LB. Tank

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  Commonly installed for residential gas water heaters, cooking, clothes drying and gas fireplaces
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  Can be installed above ground
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  Sizes: vertically placed, approximately 54.4″ in height and 30″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 100 gallons of propane

120-Gallon Tank

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  Commonly installed for residential gas water heaters, cooking, clothes drying and gas fireplaces
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  Can be installed both above ground and underground
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  Sizes: vertically placed, approximately 54.4″ in height and 30″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 100 gallons of propane

250-Gallon Tank

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  Commonly installed for generators, pool heaters and various combinations of appliances
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  Can be installed both above ground and underground
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  Size: horizontally placed, approximately 7’10” long and 30″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 200 gallons of propane

500-Gallon Tank

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  Commonly installed for central heating, generators, pool heaters and various combinations of appliances
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  Can be installed both above ground and underground
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  Size: horizontally placed, approximately 9’11” long and 37-1/2″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 400 gallons of propane

1,000-Gallon Tank

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  Commonly installed for commercial and industrial customers along with high use residential applications
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  Commonly installed for commercial and industrial customers along with high use residential applications
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  Sizes: horizontally placed, approximately 16′ 2″ long and 41″ in diameter
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  Holds approximately 850 gallons of propane