How do I start a 1 minute timer?
The timer on this page is already set to 1 minute. Press Start and it counts down in large numbers, with an alarm when the time is up. You can pause, add a minute or go full screen. FixDoks's 1 Minute Timer runs in your browser with nothing to install.
1 Minute Timer at a glance
| Preset | 1 minute |
|---|---|
| Controls | Start, pause, reset, +1 minute, full screen |
| Alarm | Beeps when time is up |
| Processing | In your browser; your files are not uploaded |
| Price | Free |
| Works on | Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone |
How to use 1 Minute Timer
- The timer is set to 1 minute. Press Start, or the Space bar.
- Use Pause if you are interrupted, or +1 min to add time.
- Press Full screen to show the countdown large on a phone, laptop or projector.
- When the alarm sounds, press Restart to run it again, or pick another length below the timer.
Sixty seconds, used on purpose
A minute is short enough to give something your full effort and long enough to show how much (or how little) you can fit into it. The timer on this page is set to 01:00, so pressing Start begins the count straight away. Because the run is so brief, it works best for tasks where you want a hard stop rather than a gentle guide.
Ways to use one minute
- Exercise rounds: jump rope, high knees, mountain climbers or squats, followed by a short rest of your choice. Many interval routines use work periods this short, but choose a pace that suits your fitness and stop if something hurts.
- Plank or wall sit: holding a position for a full minute is a common personal target. Start with whatever you can hold and build up gradually.
- One minute speeches: some school contests and practice drills limit answers to a minute. Run through your talk once with the countdown visible to learn how many sentences fit.
- Party and classroom games: stacking cups, word lists or quick quizzes work well with a clear, shared countdown that everyone can see.
- Speed drills: typing, times tables or flashcards. Write down how many you finished, then try to beat that number next time.
- A reset pause: close your eyes, breathe slowly and let your shoulders drop before the next task.
Getting the most from a short timer
Get set up before you press Start, because setting up inside the minute wastes it. Put the phone or laptop where you can see the digits without moving, and use Full screen if you are working across a room. If the page is in a background tab, the title shows the time left, and the alarm will sound when it reaches zero.
Keep a simple tally for repeated rounds. For example, note your count after each of five rounds and compare the first round with the last. Rounds usually go down toward the end, and seeing the pattern helps you pace better. The Restart button begins a fresh minute without changing any settings, so you can go from one round to the next with one tap.
If a minute turns out to be too short, press +1 min while it is running, or try the 2 minute timer for the next attempt.
A 1 minute countdown, ready to start
One minute is short enough to feel easy and long enough to matter. This timer is preset to 60 seconds, so you only need to press Start. The numbers are big enough to read from across a room, and an alarm beeps at the end so you do not need to watch the screen.
What a 1 minute timer is good for
- Exercise: a 1 minute plank, wall sit or skipping round, or the rest between sets.
- Minute to win it games and classroom challenges where each round lasts 60 seconds.
- Speaking practice: a one minute self-introduction or elevator pitch, which interviews often ask for.
- Typing and mental maths drills: see how far you get in exactly one minute. The typing test has its own 1 minute mode.
- Brushing and handwashing: a minute is a simple target for children to beat.
Tips
- Press +1 min to turn it into a 2 minute timer without starting again.
- For repeated 1 minute rounds, press Restart as soon as the alarm sounds.
Need a different length? Use the online timer for any time, or the stopwatch to count up.