Balloon Calculator
Calculate exactly how many balloons you need for arches, garlands, columns, walls, and bouquets.
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Select Your Project
Choose the calculator tab that matches your balloon project type.
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Enter Dimensions
Input your measurements and select your preferred density or style.
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Get Your Count
See exactly how many balloons you need, broken down by size.
Balloon Arch / Garland
Total length of your arch or garland
Mixed sizes create the organic look
Your Results
11-inch balloons
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5-inch balloons
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Total Balloons
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Pro Tip: Order 10-15% extra balloons to account for pops and color matching. For outdoor events, increase your order by 20% as heat and sun increase breakage.
Balloon Column
Total height of the column
Your Results
Balloons per column
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Number of columns
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Total Balloons
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Pro Tip: For spiral columns, use 2 contrasting colors. Standard columns use 11-inch balloons inflated to 10 inches for best stacking.
Balloon Wall / Backdrop
Your Results
Wall area
– sq ft
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11-inch balloons
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5-inch balloons
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Total Balloons
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Pro Tip: Balloon walls work best with a mix of 60% 11-inch and 40% 5-inch balloons. Use a balloon wall grid or attach to a frame for easier installation.
Helium Bouquets
Your Results
Latex balloons (11″)
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Foil balloons (18″)
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Balloon weights needed
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Ribbon (approx.)
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Total Balloons
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Pro Tip: Use Hi-Float on latex balloons to extend float time from 12 hours to 24+ hours. For events, inflate bouquets as close to event time as possible.
Helium Tank Size
Your Results
Helium needed
– cu ft
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Pro Tip: We offer helium tank rentals in Memphis! Our 110 cu ft tank fills ~200 eleven-inch balloons. Our 219 cu ft tank fills ~400. Request a quote or call (901) 726-4460.
