Ballpark — August 13, 2026
Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.
About how many calories are in a plain bagel?
~350 calories
Bagels are dense—often closer to a meal than a snack.
What is the voltage of a standard AA battery?
1.5 V
Most disposable AA batteries are rated at 1.5 volts.
About how many times does a person blink per minute on average?
~15 blinks/min
Many people blink roughly 10–20 times per minute.
About how tall is the average adult man in the US?
~175 cm
Average adult male height in the US is around 5'9".
About how many milliliters of water are in a typical ice cube?
~25 mL
A common ice cube is only a couple tablespoons of water.