Totaled vs. Totalled

In this lesson, we're going to discuss the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, what do you think?

"Totaled" vs. "Totalled" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are simple past forms of the verb 'total'. However, 'totaled' is the American spelling, whereas, 'totalled' is the British spelling.

Differences

'Totaled' is the American spelling, while, 'totalled' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:

My daughter totaled up all the expenses and it was mind-blowing.

The cost of restructuring the whole building totalled around 10 million dollars.

Similarities

Both are simple past tenses of the verb 'total'. Look at the examples below:

The costs will be totaled on the weekend.

The bill totalled $396.

Are They Interchangeable?

Most native speakers use these two interchangeably. Compare:

✓ All the decorations totalled around $567.000.

✓ All the decorations totaled around $567.000.

As you can see, both are correct.

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