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
- Click “Start” to begin the 3-second countdown.
- An alert will notify you when 3 seconds have elapsed.
- Use the “Pause” button to temporarily halt the 3 second timer.
- Click “Reset” to restart the timer at 3 seconds.
- Adjust the duration using the dropdown menus for hours, minutes, and seconds.
- Toggle sound alerts using the “Sound” button.
- Enter fullscreen mode by clicking the “Fullscreen” button.
Popular applications for a 3 second timer
- Breathing exercises: Timing balanced breathing cycles.
- Fitness: Short rest or hold periods during exercises.
- Games: Quick turn times or reaction-based tasks.
- Presentation cues: Timing brief pauses or transitions.
- 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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