Balloon Canopy, Bird's Eye View

Balloon Arch Length Formula

Garland Chart

Helium Balloon Lift Ability and Gas Capacity

Helium Balloon Flying Time

Cylinder Chart

Balloon Canopy, Bird's Eye View

Important Note: Follow California Law and NEVER make a balloon canopy with foil balloons. California law sets the standard and everyone must voluntarily comply to avoid foil balloons becoming entangled in power lines and contributing to power outages.

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Balloon Arch Length Formula

1. If the balloon arch is wider than it is tall:

Height + Width = Approximate Total Length

2. If the balloon arch height and width are about the same:

1.5(Height) + Width = Approximate Total Length

3. If the balloon arch is taller than it is wide:

2(Height) + Width = Approximate Total Length

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Garland Chart

Remember that balloon quantities may vary as much as 20% depending on how tightly the balloons are packed.

Garland Chart (68K)

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Helium Balloon Lift Ability and Gas Capacity

Note: The listed average inflation sizes, lift ability and numbers of balloons per helium tank are conservative averages. Actual lift ability will vary depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions.

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Helium Balloon Flying Time

Note: The listed average inflation sizes and flying times are conservative averages. Actual flying times may vary depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions. Also, Hi-Float is not recommended for latex balloons under 11" or foil balloons.

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Cylinder Chart

This chart lists the approximate number of 9" and 11" balloons you can inflate per helium cylinder.

Cylinder Chart PDF (129K)

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