Helium Guide
Create show-stopping balloons by filling them with helium to make them float.
We sell disposable helium canisters in 2 sizes. Use the handy chart below to work out how much you will need.
The small tank contains 8.9 cubic feet. You can buy that here.
The large tank contains 14.9 cubic feet. You can buy that here.
Balloon Type |
Minimum Weight Needed (g) |
Helium Capacity (cubic feet) |
Float Time |
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11" (28cm) Standard Latex |
15 |
0.5 |
12-24 hours |
|
11" Chrome Latex |
15 |
0.55 |
16-18 hours |
|
11" Latex Heart |
8 |
0.3 |
6 hours |
|
11" (28cm) Confetti-Filled latex |
15 |
0.55 |
6 hours |
|
12" (30cm) Standard Latex |
15 |
0.55 |
14-24 hours |
|
17" Latex |
40 |
1.8 |
30 Hours |
|
18" Latex |
65 |
1.68 |
36 hours |
|
19" Latex |
65 |
2.05 |
36 hours |
|
24" Latex |
135 |
4 |
18 - 24 hrs |
|
36" inflated to 30" |
276 |
8 |
3 - 4 Days |
|
36" inflated to 34" |
510 |
15 |
3 - 5 Days |
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26" Foil Number |
|
1.5 |
3 - 5 Days |
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40" Foil Number |
|
2.6 |
3 - 5 Days |
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14" Jelly Heart |
|
0.25 |
30 Days |
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25" Jelly Heart |
|
0.9 |
30 Days |
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Orbz |
35 |
1.13 |
21 days + |
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Clearz |
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| Inflated to 18"/45.5cm | 35 | 1.77 | +/- 3 days |
| Inflated to 19"/48cm | 47 | 2.08 |
+/- 4 days |
| Inflated to 20"/50.5cm | 58 | 2.44 | +/- 5 days |
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Inflated to 21"/53cm |
70 | 2.83 | +/- 6 days |
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Inflated to 22"/55.5cm |
85 | 3.21 | +/- 7 days |
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Fun Foil Shapes (sizes vary) |
35 |
1.5 - 3 |
5 - 7 days + |
The float times and gas capacities listed here are all approximate.
Actual results will vary depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions.
As the filling and usage of balloons is beyond our control, no performance or longevity guarantee can be made.
