Free Online Stopwatch

Use a simple online stopwatch to measure elapsed time for workouts, study sessions, experiments, presentations, tasks, meetings and other timed activities.

Stopwatch

Start the stopwatch to measure elapsed time. Use Lap to record individual intervals while the stopwatch continues running.

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Stopwatch Features

Start and Pause

Start the stopwatch and pause it whenever you need to stop measuring elapsed time temporarily.

Lap Times

Record individual lap intervals while the stopwatch continues running.

Hundredths of a Second

View elapsed time down to hundredths of a second for convenient timing and comparison.

Reset

Reset the stopwatch and clear recorded lap times to start a new timing session.

Browser-Based

Use the stopwatch directly from a modern web browser without installing dedicated software.

No Account Required

Start timing immediately without creating an account or signing in.

What Can You Use an Online Stopwatch For?

A stopwatch is useful whenever you need to measure elapsed time or compare the duration of different activities and intervals.

Workouts

Measure exercise durations, running intervals, circuits, rest periods and other fitness activities.

Study Sessions

Track how long you spend reading, writing, revising, researching or completing focused study activities.

Presentations

Measure presentation duration and individual sections of a speech, demonstration or training session.

Experiments

Record elapsed time during experiments, observations and other activities that require timing.

Meetings

Track how long meetings, discussions or individual agenda items take.

Everyday Tasks

Time cooking, cleaning, writing, testing, practicing or other activities where elapsed time matters.

How to Use the Stopwatch

1

Start

Select Start to begin measuring elapsed time.

2

Record a Lap

Select Lap to record an interval while the stopwatch continues.

3

Pause

Select Pause when you want to temporarily stop the stopwatch.

4

Reset

Select Reset to return the stopwatch to zero and clear the lap records.

Privacy-Friendly by Design

The stopwatch runs directly in your browser. No account, database or backend service is required to use the basic timing functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this online stopwatch free?

Yes. The stopwatch can be used directly in your browser without creating an account.

Does the stopwatch require an app?

No. You can use the stopwatch from a modern web browser without installing a separate application.

Can I record lap times?

Yes. Select Lap while the stopwatch is running to record the current interval and total elapsed time.

Can I pause the stopwatch?

Yes. Select Pause to temporarily stop the stopwatch. You can select Start again to continue from the current elapsed time.

Can I use the stopwatch for studying?

Yes. It can be used to measure reading, writing, revision, research and other study activities.

Does the stopwatch store my lap times?

Lap times are maintained in the current browser session while the page remains open. They are not stored in a Lamtas account or database by this tool.

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