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1 and a half hour vs 1 and a half hours

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '1 and a half hour' is correct when referring to a single hour and a half, while '1 and a half hours' is correct when referring to multiple hours.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 747 views

1 and a half hour

This phrase is correct when referring to a single hour and a half.

This phrase is used when talking about a duration of one hour and thirty minutes.

Examples:

  • I have a meeting scheduled for 1 and a half hour from now.
  • The movie lasted for 1 and a half hour.

Alternatives:

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • 1.5 hours
  • an hour and a half
  • 90 minutes
  • 1 hour 30 minutes

1 and a half hours

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple hours.

This phrase is used when talking about a duration of one hour and thirty minutes or more.

Examples:

  • The journey took 1 and a half hours.
  • She studied for 1 and a half hours.

Alternatives:

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • 1.5 hours
  • an hour and a half
  • 90 minutes
  • 1 hour 30 minutes

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