3 Second Timer

Free online 3-second timer for various tasks. Easy to use and customize. Start your countdown now!

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How to use this 3 second timer

  1. Click “Start” to begin the 3-second countdown.
  2. An alert will notify you when 3 seconds have elapsed.
  3. Use the “Pause” button to temporarily halt the 3 second timer.
  4. Click “Reset” to restart the timer at 3 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.

Popular applications for a 3 second timer

  1. Breathing exercises: Timing balanced breathing cycles.
  2. Fitness: Short rest or hold periods during exercises.
  3. Games: Quick turn times or reaction-based tasks.
  4. Presentation cues: Timing brief pauses or transitions.
  5. Cooking: Timing quick stirs or flips.

Interesting 3 second facts

In just 3 seconds…

  • Over 1,000 photos are uploaded to Instagram.
  • The brain can send signals to the body at speeds up to 200 mph.
  • An average typist can type 15 keystrokes.

Time equivalents

A 3-second timer is equivalent to:

  • 0.000833 hours
  • 0.050000 minutes
  • 3,000 milliseconds

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

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