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.