Helium for Balloons
Helium for balloons — whether it is a birthday, wedding or shop display, Adams Gas has the right helium for latex and foil balloons.
Benefits & features
Disposable & refillable choice
Grab a single-use canister for a one-off party, or step up to a refillable cylinder for weddings, events and trade balloon work.
Collection & local delivery
Collect from our Kent base and stockist network, or order helium online for local delivery — inflate where the party is.
Better value per balloon
A refillable cylinder works out cheaper per balloon than repeat single-use canisters once you run more than the odd party.
Helium for latex, foil and displays
Whether it is a birthday, a wedding, a shop display or trade balloon work, Adams Gas has helium to suit. Single-use canisters are perfect for a one-off party; rent-free refillable cylinders are the economical choice for weddings, regular events and balloon businesses.
Browse our helium for party balloons range, or read up on how long helium lasts before you inflate.
How many balloons will a tank fill?
It comes down to balloon size — bigger balloons use far more gas:
- Standard 9-inch latex — the most per tank; a disposable canister does around 30.
- 11-inch latex — fewer, as each holds more helium.
- Foil balloons — far fewer; foils are much more gas-hungry than latex.
For bigger counts a refillable cylinder fills many more balloons than a disposable canister — see our helium tank sizes guide.
Choosing balloons that float well
Both latex and foil balloons float beautifully on helium — just check the balloon is helium-rated and sized for the look you want. Latex gives the classic party finish and floats for hours; foil balloons hold helium far longer, often for days, which makes them ideal for displays that need to last.
Larger balloons need proportionally more gas, so factor balloon size into how much helium you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Does helium make all balloons float?
Helium-rated latex and foil balloons float well. Larger balloons need proportionally more gas, so check the balloon is sized for helium before you inflate.
Latex or foil for a party?
Latex gives the classic party look and floats for hours; foil holds helium for days, so it is better for displays that need to last. Many events use both.
How much helium do I need?
It depends on how many balloons and their size. A disposable canister covers around 30 standard 9-inch latex balloons; a refillable cylinder covers many more. See our helium tank sizes guide.
Order rent-free helium
Shop helium canisters online or find your nearest stockist.