Estimate [a quantity] to
within an order of magnitude
using only what I could
reasonably know. Every
assumption on its own line,
so I see what dominates.
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Fermi Estimate a Physical Quantity

Jun 28, 2026

Every assumption on its own line, so you can see what dominates.

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Estimate [a physical quantity] to within an order of magnitude using only things I could reasonably know. Show every assumption as a separate line so I can see which one dominates the uncertainty.

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