Verified size comparison

Heating-oil tank sizes and dimensions

Compare a small, verified set of residential models. Dimensions are manufacturer-published and are not a substitute for the tank label.

Field notes

How to compare the table

  1. 01

    Orientation changes which side you see as height, even when the steel shell is the same size.

  2. 02

    Nominal gallons describe the model class; practical fill planning leaves headspace.

  3. 03

    Clearance, base, vent, and local code requirements are separate from tank-body dimensions.

Manufacturer-verified models

Residential size comparison

Dimensions are listed as length x width x height. Verify the physical label before using a model-specific chart.

ModelShape / orientationNominalDimensionsChart max / nominal*Verified
Granby204201P Standard 20Plusobround / vertical275 gal60 x 27 x 44 in273.8 gal2026-08-01
Granby204701P Standard 20Plusobround / horizontal275 gal60 x 44 x 27 in275.0 gal2026-08-01
Granby205201P Standard 20Plusobround / vertical330 gal72 x 27 x 44 in328.6 gal2026-08-01
Granby208101 Standardobround / vertical138 gal30 x 27 x 44 in136.9 gal2026-08-01
RothDWT 1000Lrectangular / vertical275 gal43 x 28 x 61 in275.0 gal2026-08-01
RothDWT 1000LH low heightrectangular / vertical275 gal51 x 30 x 54 in275.0 gal2026-08-01

*Chart maximum is the final value on a reviewed gauge chart when available; otherwise the manufacturer nominal capacity is shown. It is not a delivery instruction.

Route-specific question

One distinction that matters

Why can two 275-gallon tanks have different dimensions?

Steel obround, low-height double-wall, and tall double-wall models use different construction and footprints while sharing the same nominal capacity.

Source boundary

Official source material

Model values require manufacturer support; safety and removal guidance uses official public-agency material. Verification date: 2026-08-02.

  1. Granby Standard 20Plus residential oil tanks

    Manufacturer model dimensions and orientation; verified 2026-08-01.

  2. Granby U.S. vertical tank capacity chart

    Manufacturer gallons-by-inch table, stated precision +/-2%; verified 2026-08-01.

  3. Roth double-wall heating-oil tanks

    Manufacturer nominal capacities and body dimensions; verified 2026-08-01.