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PROPANE: BTUs Per Hour
Below is a chart indicating the BTU's per hour and the usage on a 20 lb (5 gal) PROPANE TANK.
| No. of BTUs | Lb Usage per Hour | No. of Hours |
| 10000 | 0.5 lbs | 40 |
| 20000 | 0.9 lbs | 22 |
| 30000 | 1.4 lbs | 15 |
*Average Home Stove/ Range Produces 8000 to 12000 BTUs.
*Outdoor grills require more heat due to weather, temperature and wind conditions.
*Values are not intended as absolutes, but rather approximate guides.
PROPANE: BTUs Per Hour
Below is a chart indicating the BTU's per hour and the usage on a 20 lb (5 gal) PROPANE TANK.
| No. of BTUs | Lb Usage per Hour | No. of Hours |
| 10000 | 0.5 lbs | 40 |
| 20000 | 0.9 lbs | 22 |
| 30000 | 1.4 lbs | 15 |
*Average Home Stove/ Range Produces 8000 to 12000 BTUs.
*Outdoor grills require more heat due to weather, temperature and wind conditions.
*Values are not intended as absolutes, but rather approximate guides.
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