Buying guide
Nitrous oxide tank sizes, explained
Culinary nitrous oxide comes in four sizes: 8g and 9g chargers, 615–680g cylinders and 2000g tanks. Here's how much each one holds, how many whipped-cream charges you get, and which size suits which kitchen.
Quick answer
How big are cream chargers and N₂O tanks?
- 8g charger — the standard single-use cartridge: 8 grams of food-grade N₂O, one charge for a standard whipped-cream dispenser.
- 9g charger — the same idea with a heavier 9-gram fill.
- 615–680g cylinder — about 77–85 standard 8g charges per cylinder, depending on the size.
- 2000g tank — about 250 standard 8g charges, for continuous, high-volume service.
So a whip cream charger holds 8 grams of gas (9 grams for the 9g format), and one 2000g tank does the work of about 250 of them.
Side by side
Cylinder and tank sizes compared
| Size | Format | ≈ 8g charges | ≈ whipped cream | From | ≈ per charge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 615g | Cylinder (1) | 77 | 3.8-4.6L | $30.25 | $0.39 |
| 640g | Cylinder (7) | 80 | 4-4.8L | $28.80 | $0.36 |
| 666g | Cylinder (3) | 83 | 4.2-5L | $28.80 | $0.35 |
| 670g | Cylinder (1) | 84 | 4.2-5L | $28.80 | $0.34 |
| 680g | Cylinder (1) | 85 | 4.3-5.1L | $31.69 | $0.37 |
| 2000g | Tank (2) | 250 | 12.5-15L | $43.21 | $0.17 |
*Single-unit price divided by approximate 8g charges. Case and pallet pricing is lower — see pricing by the pallet. Figures are calculated from current listings.
Choosing a size
Which size should your kitchen buy?
Occasional use: 8g or 9g chargers
If you whip cream a few times a week, single chargers are simplest — one cartridge per fill, nothing to connect. See 9g chargers and 8g chargers.
Daily service: 615–680g cylinders
Cafés, bars and restaurants that refill a dispenser several times a day usually move to a cylinder: about 80 charges each, far less foil and packaging, and a lower cost per charge. Browse cylinders.
High volume: 2000g tanks
Catering, dessert-led menus and anywhere staff are refilling a dispenser all service get the most from a 2000g tank — about 250 charges and the lowest cost per charge we sell. Compare nitrous oxide tanks.
From our catalogue
Cylinders and tanks in stock
Rotass Whip 2000g Food-Grade Tank
≈ 250 charges (8g/charge) per unit
$43.21
Exotic Whip 2000g Food-Grade Tank
≈ 250 charges (8g/charge) per unit
$47.53
GreatWhip Master 640g Food-Grade Cylinder
≈ 80 charges (8g/charge) per unit
$28.80
Miami Magic Infusions 615g Food-Grade Cylinder
≈ 77 charges (8g/charge) per unit
$30.25
Common questions
Nitrous oxide tank sizes: FAQ
How many grams are in a whip cream charger?
A standard cream charger holds 8 grams of nitrous oxide. Some brands make a 9g charger with a slightly heavier fill.
How many 8g chargers equal one tank?
A 615–680g cylinder gives about 77–85 standard 8g charges and a 2000g tank about 250, based on the yields listed for the products we stock.
How much whipped cream does one tank make?
Roughly 4–5 litres from a 640–680g cylinder and 12.5–15 litres from a 2000g tank, depending on the cream's fat content and your technique.
Do bigger tanks need different equipment?
The cylinders and tanks we list are matched to standard 0.5L and 1L professional whipped-cream dispensers. See our dispenser compatibility guide, or message support with your dispenser model.
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