Frequently Asked Questions on LPG (Bottle Gas)
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What is LPG?
LPG or Bottle Gas is an alternative supply of gas, available in bottle form, that can supply gas to gas products which support the use of LPG.
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LPG Conversion Value Table
The following is a chart indicating the usage of LPG with respect to the output of an appliance.
The following is a chart indicating the usage of LPG with respect to the output of an appliance.
| Weight (kg) | Litres (Liquid) | Mega Joules (MJ) | Kilowatt Hours (kWh) | Gas Volume (m³) | Diameter (mm)* | Height (mm)* | Tare Weight (kg)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | 1 | 25 | 6.9 | 0.27 | na | na | na |
| 1 | 1.96 | 49 | 13.6 | 0.54 | na | na | na |
| 3.7 | 7.25 | 181 | 50 | 2.0 | 265 | 340 | 5.5 |
| 8.5 | 16.6 | 417 | 116 | 4.6 | 310 | 460 | 9 |
| 15** | 29 | 735 | 204 | 8.0 | 350 | 734 | 10 |
| 18 | 35 | 882 | 245 | 9.6 | 300 | 826 | 18 |
| 45 | 88 | 2205 | 612 | 24.4 | 375 | 1250 | 34 |
| 90 | 176 | 4410 | 1225 | 48.8 | 510 | 1450 | 70 |
| 210 | 411 | 10290 | 2858 | 113 | 760 | 1450 | 140 |
*Dimensions and tare weights can vary by cylinder manufacturer. **Data for aluminum forklift cylinder. **Note: Some numbers have been rounded.