Latex Balloon Size Chart: Comparing 5, 10 and 12 Inch Orders
Updated 17 September 2026
Our balloon size means the diameter at the widest part after inflation—not the length of the uninflated balloon. Start there when comparing 5, 10 and 12 inch products. Then compare the weight and packing. Two balloons can carry the same size name and still be different products to buy.
Choose the role of each size in your range
| Size | Where buyers commonly use it | AIHUA Standard / Macaron weights | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 inch | Mini accents and smaller components in an assortment | 1 g | 5-inch specifications |
| 10 inch | Compact decoration products and retail assortments | 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 g | 10-inch specifications |
| 12 inch | General decoration and larger-format retail assortments | 2.1 / 2.5 / 2.8 / 3.2 g | 12-inch specifications |
From our sales experience, 12 inch is generally requested more often than 10 inch, followed by 5 inch. That is a starting point for discussion, not a sales forecast for your market. If you are new to balloons, I normally suggest comparing samples first; we can then discuss a product mix using our experience of orders from your region.
Compare diameter and weight separately
Inflate the samples to the agreed size and measure across the widest part. Use the same method for the sample you approve and later checks. An uninflated photograph cannot establish diameter, and perspective can make differently sized balloons look alike.
We offer more than one weight in the same size because customers balance price and appearance differently. A heavier version is not automatically the right choice for every market. Compare the feel, cleanliness, smell, inflated color and light transmission, then compare the price for that exact specification.
When the body is already full and the neck begins to bulge, the balloon is overinflated. Do not inflate one sample further than another and then treat the difference in appearance as a fair product comparison.
Use the right bags-per-carton figure
The following is AIHUA own-brand packing for Standard Color and Macaron. Each row applies to either series. It does not set the carton design for customer-branded packaging.
| Size | Weight / piece | Pieces / bag | Bags / carton | Pieces / carton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 inch | 1 g | 100 | 120 | 12,000 |
| 10 inch | 1.2 g | 100 | 100 | 10,000 |
| 10 inch | 1.5 g | 100 | 80 | 8,000 |
| 10 inch | 1.6 g | 100 | 80 | 8,000 |
| 10 inch | 1.8 g | 100 | 70 | 7,000 |
| 10 inch | 2.2 g | 100 | 60 | 6,000 |
| 12 inch | 2.1 g | 100 | 60 | 6,000 |
| 12 inch | 2.5 g | 100 | 50 | 5,000 |
| 12 inch | 2.8 g | 100 | 45 | 4,500 |
| 12 inch | 3.2 g | 100 | 40 | 4,000 |
Own-brand cartons measure 46 × 33 × 28 cm. For Metallic, 10-inch 1.8 g and 2.2 g use 50 pieces per bag with 140 and 120 bags per carton respectively; 12-inch 2.8 g and 3.2 g use 50 pieces per bag with 90 and 80 bags respectively. Check the 10-inch or 12-inch packing table for calculated weights. Do not copy the 100-piece Standard/Macaron bag count into a Metallic quotation.
Approve the sample, then assemble the order
A first or repeat order starts at US$5,000, with at least one carton per color and specification. You can combine products in the same order. Ordinary samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. For a sample that will be used as the order reference, confirm the color approval and packing alongside its size.
Size alone does not tell you how long a balloon will float or remain inflated. We do not use one fixed number of days for every gas, size and use condition. If retention matters to your product, agree the conditions and the end point of the comparison before testing.
Does 12 inch refer to the uninflated length?
No. It refers to the diameter at the widest part after inflation. Confirm the sample and measurement method for your order.
Can I order any weight between 1.2 g and 2.2 g in 10 inch?
The confirmed Standard and Macaron choices are 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.2 g. Do not assume all intermediate weights are standard items.
Are 5, 10 and 12 inch packed in the same number of bags?
No. For example, 5-inch 1 g uses 120 bags per carton, while 12-inch 2.8 g uses 45 bags for Standard Color or Macaron.
Where do I check a 12-inch order before accepting it?
Use the 12-inch size, color and carton confirmation checklist with your approved sample and order details.
Send your product list and the details you already have through email or WhatsApp. You do not need a finished technical file to start a conversation. We reply within 24 hours.