Water Heater Sizing Chart
Water Heater Sizing Chart
| House Type | Family Size | Peak Daily Water Use | Tank size Gas | Tank Size Propane | Tank Size Electric | Tank Size Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation cottage or very small home | 2-3 | 50 gal | 19 | 19 | 30 | 32 |
| Small family home | 3 | 60 gal | 30 | 30 | 35 | 32 |
| Home with 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and washing machine | 4-5 | 120 gal | 40 | 40 | 35/46 | 32 |
| Home with 3 bedrooms, washing machine and dishwasher | 5-6 | 150 gal | 40 | 40 | 46 | 32 |
| Home with 4 bedrooms, washing machine and dishwasher | 4-6 | 180 gal | 50 | 50 | 72 | 50 |
| Larger home with 4 or more bedrooms, washing machine and dishwasher (heavy use) | 5-7 | 200 gal | 60 | 60 | 97 | 50 |
| Larger home as above with whirlpool baths | 6-8 | 250 gal | 75 | 75 | 119 | 68 |
