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Weigh an empty one. Weigh a full one. The difference is the amount of liquid propane in the cylinder. Weighing a partially full cylinder will give an indication of the amount left when you compare it to the weight of a full and an empty cylinder. Pressure in the cylinder will remain the same until all liquid is gone. Downs water method is a crude weigh scale.
Hey don't call my methods crude Budget is the preferred term
MSR gives a little pictogram on the side of their fuel cans to give you an idea of what's left in it.