Grilling season is here, and it's a good idea to know exactly how much fuel is left in the propane tank. Here's an easy and accurate way to measure how much is left in the tank.

$Find the tare weight of the tank, which is how much the cylinder weighs when it\u2019s empty. In this case, the tare weight ("TW") is 18 pounds.$

Find the tare weight of the tank, which is how much the cylinder weighs when it’s empty. In this case, the tare weight ("TW") is 18 pounds.

Place the cylinder on a scale.

$Subtract the tare weight from the tank\u2019s current weight, and that\u2019s how much fuel remains.$

Subtract the tare weight from the tank’s current weight, and that’s how much fuel remains.

How to measure the amount of fuel in a propane tank

Measure the Amount of Fuel in a Propane Tank