Which term indicates the weight of the cylinder when empty?

• A. Tare weight
• B. Empty weight
• C. Gross weight
• D. Net weight

Answer: (A)

Understanding how these weights are labeled helps you read propane cylinder information accurately. The weight of the cylinder when it is empty is called the tare weight. This is the standard term used in the industry to denote the container’s own weight with no propane inside. Knowing the tare weight lets you determine how much propane is in the cylinder by comparing it to the full (gross) weight. The difference between the gross weight and the tare weight gives you the net weight, which is the actual propane inside. Gross weight is the total weight of the cylinder plus propane, while net weight refers to just the propane content. So the empty-cylinder weight is tare weight.