Best Helium Tank for a Home Party

How Much Helium Do I need to Fill Balloons

Planning a party at home and want to add a festive touch with floating balloons? Choosing the best helium tank for home parties makes decorating easier, faster, and more affordable. Whether you're hosting a birthday, baby shower, graduation, or backyard BBQ, this guide helps you pick the right tank size, estimate how many balloons you can fill, and know what to expect before the big day.

Portable Helium Balloon Tanks are Great for:

• Event planners

• Small party decorators

• DIY party planners

• Schools or fundraisers preparing for events


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To help families, event planners, and decorators create unforgettable moments using trusted helium balloon tips, tools, and supplies.

Know How Much Helium You Need

To simplify party planning with our free online helium balloon calculator — estimate how many helium tanks you need for any balloon setup.

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To guide you to the best helium tanks, latex balloons, and accessories available from fast, affordable, and Amazon-approved sellers.


Tank Size9" Latex Balloons11" Latex Balloons18" Foil Balloons
Small Disposable Tank302015
Medium Rental Tank1007550
Large Rental Tank200150100
Portable, Easy-to-Use
Helium Tanks
 
Festive for Every Occasion
Latex Balloons
 
Popular for Birthdays
11" Latex Balloons
 
Dazzling for Special Moments
14" Latex Balloons
 
Get the Ultimate Chic Look
16" Latex Balloons
 
Magical Parties Begin with
36" Latex Balloons
 
Fun Party Favors
Twister Animal Balloons
 
Decorate up to 9x faster with
 Helium Valves
 
   Finish the look with
  Designer Balloon Weights
 
Party Decorating Made E-Z 
Party Decorations
 

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Creative Balloons Manufacturing is a wholesale supplier of balloons and balloon accessories. We do not sell or refill helium tanks or offer inflation services. This page is intended for general information and planning purposes only.


Looking for the best way to fill your balloons for an upcoming event? Whether you're hosting a birthday, baby shower, or school fundraiser, finding the right size helium tank can help you save time, money, and stress.


This guide provides a helpful overview of commonly used helium tank sizes along with estimated fill capacities for both latex and foil balloons. Use it to better understand how many balloons a single tank can inflate — and choose the best option for your party setup.


From disposable helium kits for small gatherings to larger rental tanks for major events, this page outlines typical balloon fill counts based on average inflation. Estimates may vary depending on factors like balloon size, ambient temperature, tank pressure, and inflation method.


If you're organizing a balloon bouquet, centerpiece, or ceiling display, this information helps you better plan how many tanks to purchase — and gives a ballpark idea of what you’ll need for setup day. 


Looking to estimate the amount of helium you'll need for your party or event? 

Try our Helium Balloon Calculator here


Looking to rent a large helium tank and want to estimate for how much it may cost? 

Try our Helium Balloon Tank Cost Estimator tool here.