How Many Balloons Do I Need — One Up Balloons USA
How Many Balloons Do I Need?
Simple charts for ceilings, rooms, arches, and tables, plus quick links to order balloons with same day options in select cities.
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Ceiling coverage chart
Use your room’s floor area and choose a look. Counts assume 11 inch helium balloons with ribbon and weights on clusters near entrances.
| Room area | Light sprinkle about 1 balloon / 3 sq ft |
Party look about 1 balloon / 2 sq ft |
Full coverage about 1 balloon / 1 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 35 | 50 | 100 |
| 200 sq ft | 70 | 100 | 200 |
| 300 sq ft | 100 | 150 | 300 |
| 400 sq ft | 135 | 200 | 400 |
| 500 sq ft | 165 | 250 | 500 |
For ceilings higher than ten feet add ten to twenty percent. For outdoor spaces use garlands or clusters since loose helium will drift.
Room and photo area estimates
Living room or hotel room
- Light surprise look twenty to forty helium balloons
- Party look fifty to eighty helium balloons
- Add a number or letter feature for photos
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Photo wall or backdrop
- Six to eight foot photo spot twenty five to forty balloons
- Add a bouquet on each side for balance
Entry and walkway
- Every ten feet place six to eight balloons on weights
- Mark stairs and corners for safety
Ballrooms and gyms
- Per one thousand square feet plan four hundred to six hundred balloons
- Mix helium bouquets and air filled garlands for best effect
Arches and garlands
Counts below assume classic eleven inch balloons with a mixed cluster style. Always order ten percent extra for touch ups.
| Length | Recommended count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft mini garland | 45 to 60 | Great for doors and photo frames |
| 12 ft garland | 70 to 90 | Most popular living room size |
| 16 ft garland | 95 to 120 | Hotel suites and small stages |
| 20 ft statement | 120 to 150 | Ballrooms and storefronts |
Tables and centerpieces
Round 60 inch table
- Classic look three balloon bouquet
- Fuller look five balloon bouquet
Eight foot rectangle
- One bouquet at each end and one in the center
- Total nine to fifteen balloons per table
Head table or buffet
- Place one bouquet every five to six feet
- Mix heights for depth in photos
Timing and float time
- Inflate on event day for the best look
- Keep balloons away from heat and sharp edges
- Transport in clean bags and anchor bouquets with proper weights
Learn more about longevity in How long do helium balloons last.
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Frequently asked questions
How many helium balloons per table
Three gives a clean look. Five feels fuller and shows well in photos.
How many balloons for a small living room
Fifty creates a party look. One hundred gives a full ceiling in most apartments.
What should I order for a hotel birthday
Fifty to eighty ceiling balloons plus a number feature and one bouquet on each nightstand is a reliable recipe.
How many balloons for a gym or ballroom
Plan four hundred to six hundred per one thousand square feet and mix in long garlands for impact.
How many number balloons read well on camera
One pair of thirty four inch numbers is enough for most photos. Add side bouquets for balance.
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