Balloon information
Helium balloons
How to get your helium balloon float longer1. Inflate balloons as close as possible to your event.
2. Tie the vale with elastic strings(for foil balloons or bubble balloons), for example the stick balloon can be used to double seal the vale.3. Keep balloons at room temperature (around 18°C-20°C)
4. Balloons should be kept away from heat, for example radiator, light, or fireplace
Helium chart
| FOIL BALLOONS and BUBBLE BALLOONS | |||
| Balloon Size | Helium Capacity | Average Float Time | Lift Ability |
| 5 inch | Will Not Float | Will Not Float |
0 |
| 12 inch | Will Not Float | Will Not Float |
0 |
| 18 inch | 2 cu ft (.056m3) | 3 days to 2 weeks | 1.62 oz. (46g) |
| 36 inch or bigger | 15 cu ft (.425m3) | 3 days to weeks | 12 oz. (339g) |
| LATEX BALLOONS | |||
| Balloon Size | Helium Capacity | Average Float Time | Lift Ability |
| 5 inch | Will Not Float | Will Not Float | 0 |
| 12 inch solid | 0.5 cu ft (.015m3) | 12-18 hours | 0.35 oz. (10g) |
| 12 inch confetti | 0.52 cu ft (.015m3) | 6 hours | 0.24 oz. (6.9g) |
| 18 inch | 2 cu ft (.056m3) | 20 hours | 1.62 oz. (46g) |
| 36 inch | 15 cu ft (.425m3) | 3-5 days |
12 oz. (320g) |
| OTHER PVC BALLOONS | |||
| Balloon Size | Helium Capacity | Average Float Time | Lift Ability |
| 5 inch | Will Not Float | Will Not Float |
0 |
| 12 inch | Will Not Float | Will Not Float |
0 |
| 18 inch | 2 cu ft (.056m3) | 12-18 hours | 1.62 oz. (46g) |
| 36 inch | 15 cu ft (.425m3) | 2-5 days | 12 oz. (339g) |
This chart is only for reference, the filling and usage of balloons is beyond our control, no performance or longevity guarantee can be made.
Air filling balloons
Transparent latex balloons or latex confetti balloons will go cloudy overnight.