Ballpark — August 12, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Years since the first moon landing

57 years

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent 21 hours on the surface.

How many grams of sugar are in a 12-oz can of Coca-Cola?

~39 g

A 12-oz soda often contains around 10 teaspoons of sugar.

How many tablespoons are in one US cup?

16 tbsp

A cup is 16 tablespoons in US cooking measurements.

About how many steps does it take to walk one mile for an average adult?

~2,000 steps

A mile is often estimated at roughly 2,000 steps.

About how many calories are in a plain bagel?

~350 calories

Bagels are dense—often closer to a meal than a snack.