12 Second Timer

1. Click “Start” to begin the 12-second countdown.
2. An alert will notify you when 12 seconds have elapsed.
3. Use the “Pause” button to temporarily halt the 12 second timer.
4. Click “Reset” to restart the timer at 12 seconds.
5. Adjust the duration using the dropdown menus for hours, minutes, and seconds.
6. Toggle sound alerts using the “Sound” button.
7. Enter fullscreen mode by clicking the “Fullscreen” button.

1. Fitness: Timing short exercises or rest periods.
2. Breathing exercises: Managing slightly longer breathing cycles.
3. Games: Timing brief actions or responses.
4. Presentation: Timing short transitions or pauses.
5. Cooking: Timing quick tasks.

In just 12 seconds…

• Over 6,000 photos are uploaded to Instagram.
• A person takes about 4 breaths.
• Sound travels approximately 2.4 miles.

A 12-second timer is equivalent to:

• 0.003333 hours
• 0.200000 minutes
• 12,000 milliseconds

For a comprehensive time equivalent, including microseconds, nanoseconds, days, weeks, months, and years, please visit our Time Conversion Tool.