The Count of Things

Bluebulb Projects' The Measure of Things presents:

It's about one-fortieth the number of Steps in the Sears Tower

In other words, 50 is 0.02371 times the count of Steps in the Sears Tower, and the count of Steps in the Sears Tower is 42.180 times that amount.

(a.k.a. Willis Tower) (Chicago, Illinois) (steps per stairwell)
The Sears Tower extends 108 stories into the sky above the city of Chicago and includes 2,109 steps in each of its stairwells. Each year, more than 1.3 million visitors make the trip to an observation area called the Skydeck on the 103rd floor.

It's about one-fortieth the number of Daily Newspapers in Circulation Worldwide

In other words, 50 is 0.02369 times the count of Daily Newspapers in Circulation Worldwide, and the count of Daily Newspapers in Circulation Worldwide is 42.210 times that amount.

(2013 figures) (regional and local, plus national figures; paid only)

It's about one-one-hundredth the number of Bishops in the Catholic Church

In other words, 50 is 0.009342 times the count of Bishops in the Catholic Church, and the count of Bishops in the Catholic Church is 107 times that amount.

(2015 figures; total Latin and Eastern Church figures; including Pope)

It's about one-one-hundred-fiftieth the number of Benches in Central Park

In other words, the count of Benches in Central Park is 200 times 50.

(Manhattan, New York City, New York)
Central Park — the 843-acre park located in the heart of New York City — contains about 9,000 park benches. The park is one of the most famous in the world and entertains over 35 million visitors each year.

It's about one-one-hundred-fiftieth the number of Blue Whales in the World

In other words, the count of Blue Whales in the World is 170 times 50.

(Balaenoptera musculus) (2002 estimates)

It's about one-two-hundredth the number of Written Characters in the Chinese Language

In other words, 50 is 0.005346 times the count of Written Characters in the Chinese Language, and the count of Written Characters in the Chinese Language is 187.10 times that amount.

(zhōngwén, 中文) (Hànzì, 汉字/漢字; Shuowen Jiezi count; distinct characters)

It's about one-seven-hundredth the number of McDonald's Locations in the World

In other words, 50 is 0.0014 times the count of McDonald's Locations in the World, and the count of McDonald's Locations in the World is 710 times that amount.

(2015 figures) (approximate)