1 minute timer

A 1 minute timer, set and waiting

This 1 minute timer opens with 01:00 on the clock. Click "Start" or tap the space bar and sixty seconds count down in large digits, with a series of beeps when time is up.

What can you do in one minute?

• Hold a plank. Sixty seconds is the target many people train towards. If that is too long today, stop at 30 and build up.
• Test your typing speed. Typing tests usually last one minute, which is why the result is given in words per minute.
• Talk for a minute. A well-known radio panel game asks players to speak for sixty seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. It works just as well as a classroom or party challenge.
• Check your pulse. Count the beats for the full minute and you have your heart rate in beats per minute, no sums needed.
• Mental maths. How many times-table answers can a child give before the beeps?
• Rest between rounds. Boxers get one minute between rounds, and a minute is a common rest between sets in the gym.

Tips for such a short countdown

With only sixty seconds, starting from the keyboard is quicker than reaching for the mouse. If you are on an exercise mat, switch to "Full screen" first so you can read the digits from the floor. Doing several rounds? Once the timer hits zero, press "Start" again and a fresh minute begins.

Frequently asked questions

Can I set 30 seconds or 90 seconds instead?

Yes. Use the fields under the timer: 0 in "Minutes" and 30 in "Seconds", or 1 minute and 30 seconds, then click "Start".

How do I stop the beeping?

The beeps stop on their own after about fifteen seconds. To cut them short, click "Reset" or start another minute. For a silent timer, untick "Sound at the end" before you begin: the digits will flash instead.