How high does a helium balloon go before it pops?

Question

How high does a helium balloon go before it pops?

Answer 1

WELLLL! you must first define what  "HELIUM BALLOON" is. i.e. size ,material,quantity of helium.Once chosen,calculate the rate of expansion/altitude(outside pressure)once knowing the max inflation vs. theoretical volume of the equilibrium point.(force of material vs. pressure of gas).You would have the approx. altitude at std atmos & pressure. BUT there are enormass variables.SOOO if you are saying a regular rubber ? baloon the it ain't gonna go up much until it is swept along by wind.Altitude not a issue. BUT some one else could takk to experience say in an updraft/thermal that hang glidders ride.

Answer 2

i'm not sure about the balloon part but i do know some people that got very high on helium! LOL