Tank sizes and capacities

The average domestic heating oil tank typically ranges in capacity between 1000 litres (220 gallons) and 1360 litres (300 gallons), with some larger domestic tanks having a capacity of up to 2500 litres (550 gallons).

The table below gives the dimensions and capacities of some standard tank sizes.

Note: This is mainly for illustrative purposes and your tank size may differ from the values given below.

	Dimensions		Capacity
	Millimetres	Feet	Litres	Gallons
Metal — Single skin tank	1220 × 610 × 1525	4′ × 2′ × 5′	1100	250
	1220 × 610 × 1825	4′ × 2′ × 6′	1360	300
	1220 × 1220 × 1825	4′ × 4′ × 6′	2700	600
Metal — Double skin bunded tank	1270 × 760 × 1980	4′2″ × 2′6″ × 6′6″	1360	300
Plastic — Double skin bunded tank	1800 × 1300 × 1300	5′11″ × 4′3″ × 4′3″	1300	285
	2310 × 1500 × 1600	7′4″ × 5′1″ × 5′3″	2500	550

All recently manufactured oil tanks must state their approximate maximum capacity (in litres) on the Product Label, which is generally located on the front or side of the tank.

Manufacturers’ websites can also be useful in respect of tanks available, their capacity and sizes.

If you have any doubts, contact: Ideal Tank and Pumps (01604 843359) for further information.