Ballpark — May 27, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Pounds of trash an average person creates daily

5 lbs

Adds up to nearly a ton per year.

Average runtime of a Hollywood feature film

110 minutes

Includes trailers and credits.

Length of an Olympic swimming lap

50 meters

A "lap" usually refers to one length.

Number of teams in Major League Baseball

30 teams

15 teams in each league.

Tennis balls used during the Wimbledon tournament

55,000 balls

New balls are provided every few games.