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BBQ Gas Bottle Swap Sizes & Dimensions • 9kg
The most common size of gas bottle for NZ BBQ and camping is 9kg
As there are many manufacturers of gas bottles and gas cylinders, dimensions may vary significantly.
The following are typical ranges but there can also be exceptions outside of these ranges:
BBQ Gas Bottle Size Chart – Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
BBQ Gas Bottle Sizes
| Type | 9kg |
| Diameter | 309–335 mm |
| Height | 450–525 mm |
| Capacity | 16.66L |
| Tare Wt | 7.8–10.4 kg |
| Full Wt | 16.3–19.0 kg |
| Energy | 442MJ |
Gas bottle dimensions and weights shown are approximate.
Actual dimensions may vary.
9kg BBQ Gas Bottle Swap Sizes
9kg gas cylinder size is the most common size for NZ home BBQ use.
SWAP’n’GO 9kg gas bottleThis is the standard size in our SWAP’n’GO® cylinder exchange program.
Nominal Capacity: 9kg
Diameter: 309-335mm
Height: 450-525mm
Tare (empty) Weight: 7.3-10.4kg
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