Up to or Upto – Which one is correct?

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The words “Up to” and the word “Upto” are used by people in their daily writing. Have you ever thought which one is correct either up to or upto? It is noted that the word “Upto” is misspelled. There is no such word in the English dictionary. “Up to” is correct. It is two words.

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Example: Timothy counted upto nineteen.

This is the wrong sentence due to misspelled word “upto.”

Example: Timothy counted up to nineteen.

This is the correct sentence.

Example: This question paper is upto standard.

This is the wrong sentence due to misspelled word “upto.”

Example: This question paper is up to standard.

This is the correct sentence.

Why people use Upto?

People generally tally words from existing words. As we have words like into or onto or unto. So people draw inference from such words that “Up to” should be written as “Upto” by combining the words “up” and “to.” This is a wrong conclusion. The correct one is “Up to.”

Using Up to in a Sentence

  1. He will count up to five.
  2. This girl can count up to fifty.
  3. It is up to you.
  4. Salman can run up to 50 Kilometers.
  5. It is up to me whether I go there or not.
  6. I will wait for Samar up to Sunday.
  7. It is up to you whether you wait or come again after some time.
  8. The store is open up to 9 pm every day.
  9. The temperature is expected to reach up to 90 degrees today.
  10. The hike will take up to 3 hours to complete.
  11. The boat can hold up to 10 people.
  12. The discount is valid for up to $100 off your purchase.
  13. The paint can cover up to 100 square feet.
  14. The concert will last up to 2 hours.
  15. The flight will take up to 8 hours.
  16. The medication can be taken up to 4 times a day.
  17. The warranty covers up to $500 in repairs.
  18. The class will run for up to 6 weeks.
  19. The store is open up to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
  20. The project is expected to be completed in up to 6 months.
  21. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall.
  22. The storm is expected to last up to 3 days.
  23. The refrigerator can hold up to 100 pounds of food.
  24. The museum is open up to 5 pm every day.
  25. The recipe calls for up to 1 cup of sugar.
  26. The package will arrive in up to 3 business days.
  27. The medication is only effective for up to 4 hours.
  28. The ticket is valid for up to 1 year from the purchase date.
  29. The deal is only available for up to 2 more days.
  30. The car can hold up to 5 people.
  31. The discount code is valid for up to $20 off your order.
  32. The movie is expected to last up to 2 hours.
  33. The train ride will take up to 4 hours.
  34. The bag can hold up to 25 pounds of groceries.
  35. The sale is only available for up to 3 more days.
  36. The battery can last up to 5 hours on a single charge.
  37. The museum is open up to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
  38. The medication can be taken up to 3 times a day.
  39. The warranty covers up to $1000 in damages.
  40. The class will run for up to 8 weeks.
  41. The store is open up to 11 pm on weekdays.
  42. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall.
  43. The storm is expected to last up to 4 days.
  44. The refrigerator can hold up to 150 pounds of food.
  45. The recipe calls for up to 2 cups of sugar.
  46. The package will arrive in up to 5 business days.
  47. The medication is only effective for up to 6 hours.
  48. The ticket is valid for up to 2 years from the purchase date.
  49. The deal is only available for up to 5 more days.
  50. The car can hold up to 7 people.
  51. The discount code is valid for up to $50 off your order.
  52. The movie is expected to last up to 3 hours.
  53. The train ride will take up to 6 hours.
  54. The bag can hold up to 50 pounds of groceries.

I think this explanation will help you understand this misconception and learn the correct usage of the word “Up to.”

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35 thoughts on “Up to or Upto – Which one is correct?”

  3. I always had confusion between “up to” and “upto.” Thanks for clarifying the difference! This post was really helpful in understanding their proper usage.

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