Ballpark — May 20, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Total players in a game of Fortnite Battle Royale

100 players

Only one person (or team) survives to the end.

Ants on Earth (estimated)

20 quadrillions

Total biomass is greater than all wild birds and mammals.

Standard length of a shipping container

20 feet (length)

20-foot (TEU) and 40-foot are the standards.

Average salary of an NBA player

10 USD (millions)

Driven by massive TV deals.

Total student loan debt in the US

1.7 USD (trillions)

Has more than doubled in the last decade.