How much helium do I need?

Modified on Wed, 27 Jul, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Rental Tanks

Small: 27.5 cubic feet (approx 110 nine-inch latex balloons, or 55 eighteen-inch foil balloons)


Medium: 55 cubic feet (approx 220 nine-inch latex balloons, or 110-eighteen-inch foil balloons)


Large:125 cubic feet (approx 500 nine-inch latex balloons, or 250 eighteen-inch foil balloons)


Disposable Tanks


Disposable tanks are available in a variety of sizes. Please check your local retailers for availability. 

See How to Dispose of Disposable Helium Tanks or check local recycling facilities.


FOR ALL OTHER SIZES OF BALLOONS PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART BELOW


Helium Balloon Chart

Common Sizes are listed below.

18-inch Foil (Mylar) Helium Balloons0.50 Cubic Feet
Jumbo Foil (Mylar) Helium Balloons1 to 2.5 Cubic Feet
9-inch Latex Helium Balloons0.25 Cubic Feet
11-inch Latex Helium Balloons0.50 Cubic Feet
17-inch Latex Helium Balloons2 Cubic Foot
3-foot (inflated to 2.5 to 3-foot)8 to 15 Cubic Foot


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