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Helium Balloons Calculator

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Calculates how many helium-filled balloons it would take to lift a given weight, based on balloon size and gas type.

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Balloons Needed

6,277

Number of balloons of this size needed to lift the given weight.

Volume per Balloon (L)

11.42

Volume of a single balloon at this diameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What lift constants are used?

Lift force per liter of gas equals the difference between air density and the gas's own density at sea level: about 1.0464 g/L for helium and 1.1351 g/L for hydrogen. Balloon volume is calculated as a sphere from its diameter.

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