How many balloons for a balloon column?

I would like to make balloon columns. What is the average size for column and how many balloons would I need?

Thank you.

How Many Balloons for a Column or Tower?

I am not sure if there is an average size for balloon columns. It depends on the occasion, the venue and your budget.

Standard sizes typically range between 6 and 8 ft (1.8 m to 2.4 m), but I've seen columns offered up to 30 ft (9 m) tall.

How many balloons you need depends on the size of balloons you want to use. Here are some general guidelines for standard balloon sizes:

5 inch balloons = 12 per foot
9 inch balloons = 8 per foot
11 inch balloons = 6 per foot
14 inch balloons = 4 per foot
16 inch balloons = 4 per foot

Be sure to download my free calculator for balloon arches and garlands to easily figure out the number of balloons for future decorating projects!

You may also be interested in this step-by-step guide for creating a 7 ft spiral column.

I even have a tutorial for making the column stand yourself.