Balloon Sizing & Gas Volumes
Balloon Helium gas is very expensive at the moment due to a worldwide shortage so it's important to accurately calculate the amount of gas you'll need to fill each balloon. For standard latex balloons it's also important that you don't overfill your balloons and use up more helium than is absolutely necessary and it can be very useful to use one of our balloon sizer accessories to make sure that you get accurate and consistent sizes. Below you can see the volumes of each balloon type and size, so you can calculate how much helium you will need. We have also provided a calculator to make the process even easier.
Standard Latex Balloons
10" Latex Balloons: Volume Per Balloon - 0.009m3
12" Latex Balloons - 0.0158m3
Calculator:
Total Volume Needed: 0.9m3
* Please note that the cost of helium per balloon, will generally go down as you increase the number of balloons that you want to fill
Helium Too Expensive?
We appreciate that helium may be a bit too expensive at the moment, due to a worldwide shortage, but luckily we have some more affordable options for those of you on a tighter budget. We have a range of eco friendly cups and sticks, that are free from plastic and easy to use. You don't even have to tie a knot in the balloon!
Options
1 x Eco Balloon Holder - 20p
1 x Cardboard Cups and Stick - 18p
Helium Required
Below is an approximate calculation of the helium required to fill 100 10" latex balloons.
Hire Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Small Cylinder | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £151.99
Leftover Gas m3: 0.91
Cost to fill per balloon: £1.52
Cost to fill per balloon if using cylinder(s) to capacity: £0.76
* You would have enough gas left over to fill an additional 101 balloons
Disposable Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disposable Cylinder 250 | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £206.99
Leftover Gas m3: 0.30
Cost to fill per balloon: £2.07
Cost to fill per balloon if using cylinder(s) to capacity: £1.56
* You would have enough gas left over to fill an additional 33 balloons
Foil Balloons
20" Star Balloons: Volume Per Balloon - 0.016m3
18" Circle Balloons: Volume Per Balloon - 0.015m3
18" Heart Balloons: Volume Per Balloon - 0.015m3
Calculator:
Total Volume Needed: 1.6m3
* Please note that the cost of helium per balloon, will generally go down as you increase the number of balloons that you want to fill
Everything You Need
There's literally no need to go anywhere else for accessories relating to your order. We have ribbon, balloon weights, air pumps, balloon sizers and much more. Take a look at our accessories page for unbeatable prices.
Quick Links
Our Ribbon Options - From £2 a spool
Gorgeous Balloon Weights - From 30p per unit
Balloon Display Stand - £38 per unit
Air Hand Pump Inflator - £4 per unit
Helium Required
Below is an approximate calculation of the helium required to fill 100 star foil balloons.
Hire Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Small Cylinder | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £151.99
Leftover Gas m3: 0.21
Cost to fill per balloon: £1.52
Cost to fill per balloon if using cylinder(s) to capacity: £1.50
Disposable Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disposable Cylinder 50 | VisitVisit Page |
| 1 | Disposable Cylinder 300 | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £292.98
Leftover Gas m3: 0.05
Cost to fill per balloon: £2.93
Giant Latex Balloons
2ft: Volume Per Balloon - 0.1111m3
3ft Inflated to 30": Volume Per Balloon - 0.2266m3
3ft Inflated to 34": Volume Per Balloon - 0.4249m3
Calculator:
Total Volume Needed: 1.111m3
* Please note that the cost of helium per balloon, will generally go down as you increase the number of balloons that you want to fill
Your Nearest Helium Depot
If you've decided to go ahead and fill your giant latex balloons with helium, please go to our depot locator page, so you can find the nearest location to where you live
Helium Required
Below is an approximate calculation of the helium required to fill 10 2ft giant latex balloons.
Hire Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Small Cylinder | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £151.99
Leftover Gas m3: 0.70
Cost to fill per balloon: £15.20
Cost to fill per balloon if using cylinder(s) to capacity: £9.50
* You would have enough gas left over to fill an additional 6 balloons
Disposable Cylinders
| QTYQuantity | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disposable Cylinder 250 | VisitVisit Page |
Total cost: £206.99
Leftover Gas m3: 0.09
Cost to fill per balloon: £20.70