About the 3 Minute Timer
Three minutes is long enough for a cup of tea or a short stretch and short enough that you will not lose track of it.
Tea and drinks
Tea brands often print a steeping time of about three to five minutes for black tea on the box. Start this timer when the water goes in and remove the bag at the alarm for a cup that is not too bitter. Green tea usually needs less time, so check your pack.
Games and classrooms
Three minutes is a fair limit for a turn in a word or drawing game, and a good length for a quick write or a think pair share in class. Show the timer in full screen so every player sees the same clock.
Quick ideas
- Steep a cup of tea
- Do a short stretch routine
- Time a board game turn
- Take a quick screen break
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.
3 Minute Timer in seconds, minutes and hours
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Seconds | 180 |
| Minutes | 3 |
| Hours | 0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 3 minute timer?
Open this page and press Start. The timer is already set to 3 minutes, 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.