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PROPANE TANKS

Propane Tank Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of a propane tank: purchase, installation and the line run.

JOB INPUTS

Enter your numbers

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120, 250 or 500 gallons

120, 250 or 500 gallons

Choose above-ground or underground

Choose above-ground or underground

Length of the line run to the house

ft
Length of the line run to the house
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total tank cost$2,750.00
Size500 gal
PlacementAbove ground
Tank$1,500.00
Install + line$1,250.00
FORMULA USED$1,500.00 + $1,000.00 + $250.00 = $2,750.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Propane Tank Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter the tank size in gallons (120, 250, 500).

  2. 2

    Choose the placement (0 = above ground, 1 = underground).

  3. 3

    Enter the line run distance to the house.

  4. 4

    Review the total cost.

THE MATH

Propane tank cost formula

Total = tank + installation + line

The tank runs $700-$3,000 by size. Above-ground install runs ~$700-$1,000; underground ~$2,500-$3,000. The line adds $25-$40/ft.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A 500-gallon underground tank at 10 ft

Tank $1,500 + underground install $3,000 + line $250 = $4,750.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a propane tank cost in 2026?

A 500-gallon tank installed runs $1,500-$4,500 (average ~$1,400); underground costs more.

Buy or lease?

Leasing often costs $0-$200 upfront but locks you to one supplier; buying lets you shop fuel prices.