1 Minute Countdown
A free 1 minute countdown timer that opens preset to 1 minute. Press Start and the big display counts down to zero, then an alarm sounds. Use it for events, livestreams, games and breaks. No download, no signup.
What is this timer good for?
- A plank, wall-sit or other isometric hold
- Brushing teeth (the dentist's recommended length)
- A quick HIIT interval or sprint
- A board-game or quiz turn timer
- A short breathing or grounding exercise
How to use it
- The timer opens preset to 1 minute.
- Adjust the hours, minutes or seconds for a different length.
- Press Start and the big display counts down.
- An alarm sounds at 00:00:00 — press Reset to run it again.
How long is 1 minute?
1 minute converts to 60 seconds, or exactly 1/60 of an hour. That is roughly 0.1% of a 24-hour day. Half of 1 minute is 30 seconds, and two rounds back to back add up to 2 minutes.
One minute is the classic plank benchmark — and about how long it takes to read 150 words aloud.
Things that take about 1 minute
- Race the clock on a 1-minute tidy-up: one room, one job, no phone until the alarm rings.
- Give children a 1-minute countdown before switching activities — a visible timer makes transitions calmer.
- Warm up for 1 minute before a run, and cool down for the same when you finish.
- Finish a workout with a 1-minute plank-and-crunch core burnout.
FAQ
Will it ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer calibrates against your system clock, so it stays accurate even in a background tab. Just don't close the tab.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The timer runs entirely in your browser with no download, signup or plugin.
Can I change the duration?
Yes. Type any hours, minutes and seconds into the fields, or pick a related timer above.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free to use.
How many seconds are in 1 minute?
1 minute equals exactly 60 seconds (1 × 60).
What fraction of an hour is 1 minutes?
1 minutes is exactly 1/60 of an hour. You would need 60 rounds of it to fill a full hour.
What if I need a bit more or less than 1 minute?
Adjust the hours, minutes and seconds fields before pressing Start — the 1-minute preset is only a starting point, and the Related links above jump to neighbouring lengths.