About the 1 Minute Timer
What can you use it for?
One minute feels short, but it is enough to reset your focus or finish a quick drill.
- Hold a plank or a wall sit
- Give a one minute speech or pitch practice
- Take a quick breathing break
- Run a classroom quick write
How to use it
Press Start. The orange ring shrinks as time passes and the time left also shows in your browser tab, so you can see it while you work in another tab. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on. When it reaches zero, the alarm plays and the numbers flash.
Tip: Use the +1 min button if you want to stretch a drill into a second round.
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Timers at a glance
| Timer | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1 Minute Timer | Hold a plank or a wall sit |
| 2 Minute Timer | Brush your teeth for the full two minutes dentists suggest |
| 3 Minute Timer | Steep a cup of tea |
| 4 Minute Timer | Steep stronger tea |
| 5 Minute Timer | Take a short break between tasks |
| 10 Minute Timer | Stretch or do a short yoga flow |
| 15 Minute Timer | Take a power nap |
| 20 Minute Timer | Do a short workout |
| 25 Minute Timer | Run one Pomodoro focus session |
| 30 Minute Timer | Cook a meal |
| 45 Minute Timer | Run a deep work session |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 1 minute timer?
Open this page and press Start. The timer is already set to 1 minute, and an alarm rings at zero.
Will the alarm ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. Keep this tab open and the alarm plays at zero, even if another tab is in front.
Can I pause and resume?
Yes. Press Pause to stop and Resume to carry on from the same second.