{"id":9798,"date":"2018-10-29T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2018\/10\/29\/how-can-i-measure-the-filling-level-of-a-gas-cylinder\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T09:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:15:27","slug":"how-can-i-measure-the-filling-level-of-a-gas-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/how-can-i-measure-the-filling-level-of-a-gas-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I measure the filling level of a gas cylinder?"},"content":{"rendered":"

All of a sudden: the gas cylinder is empty! Lucky you if you have a spare cylinder to hand. But experience has shown that an empty cylinder will always catch you off guard, and at the worst possible time. So, what can you do? In the short term: Somehow get your hands on another cylinder. In the medium term: Measure the gas cylinder’s filling level more often. We show two options: analogue and digital.<\/p>\n

The first option is rather simple, but it can be carried out quickly and with the easiest means. In order to determine the filling level of the gas cylinder, only a conventional luggage scale is actually required.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Measuring and calculating the filling level in the analogue way<\/span><\/h2>\n

The carrying handle or collar of the gas cylinder is best suited to attach the luggage scale<\/strong>. The scale now specifies the total weight. If you subtract the tare weight of the gas cylinder from this weight, you will discover the actual filling weight.<\/p>\n

An example calculation<\/strong> can be found here in this infographic. We assume that the luggage scale shows a total weight of 10.1 kilograms for a gas cylinder with a filling weight of 5 kilograms:<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Disadvantage of the analogue method<\/span><\/h2>\n

However, this measurement method has one disadvantage, because you only receive a value in kilograms; on gas equipment such as gas barbecues, gas hobs or outdoor heaters, however, the power is given in kilowatts<\/strong> in most cases. Of course, you can convert kilograms into kilowatts and estimate how long the gas will last.<\/p>\n

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The weight of the gas cylinder can be measured and calculated with ease using a luggage scale. However, this measuring principle also offers a major disadvantage.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>Digital: Senso4s<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>It can be much more precise and convenient with the Senso4s system (image). This is a combination of a level gauge and an app. The Senso4s measures the total weight of the cylinder. Before start-up, the user must state the filling and tare weight<\/strong> of the gas cylinder in the app.<\/p>\n