Time and duration

A feature film

A feature film is a motion picture created to tell a complete story for viewers.

How big is it?

2 h

Time · reference interval

Scale illustration of A feature film, calibrated to its time measurement.
The marked time represents 2 h.

A little perspective

A workday is about 4 times larger on this measurement.

A workday: A workday is a typical period during which people perform paid employment.

Linear time
ELAPSED TIME2 h8 h
02
A workday8 hTime
Both timelines start together. Length measures elapsed time, not a physical distance.
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A feature film

A defined two-hour film.

Defined examples — our methodology

The marked time is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.

A workday

A chosen eight-hour working day.

Defined examples — our methodology

The marked time is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.

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Why this measurement?

Why we use 2 h

For comparison, this page uses time. This is labelled reference interval: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.

A defined two-hour film.

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Recorded properties

A feature film dimensions and measurements

PropertySelected valueRecorded rangeBasis
2 hNot recordedreference interval

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