60 Second Timer
A free 60 second timer, preset and ready. Press Start for a quick 1 minute countdown with an alarm at zero. Perfect for short drills, plank holds, brushing teeth and quick games. Runs in your browser — no download.
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
- Steep tea properly — delicate green teas sit at the short end, sturdy black teas can take the full 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.
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.