Online Stopwatch
This free online stopwatch offers millisecond precision with lap recording functionality. It's perfect for timing sports activities, workouts, experiments, or any task requiring accurate time measurement. The intuitive interface makes it easy to start, pause, reset, and record lap times. The visual progress ring completes one revolution per minute, giving you a clear visual indication of elapsed time. Use this stopwatch on any device without downloading apps or creating accounts.
How to Use This Stopwatch
Our online stopwatch is designed to be intuitive and easy to use:
- Start/Pause: Click the play/pause button to start or pause the stopwatch.
- Reset: Click the reset button to zero the stopwatch and clear all lap times.
- Lap Times: Click the flag button while the stopwatch is running to record a lap time.
- Progress Ring: The circular ring shows visual progress, completing one revolution per minute.
Common Stopwatch Uses
Sports & Fitness
Time running laps, swimming intervals, workout sets, rest periods, and athletic performances with precision.
Education
Track time for tests, presentations, experiments, debates, and timed classroom activities.
Cooking & Baking
Measure precise cooking times, fermentation periods, and multi-step recipe processes.
Productivity
Time work sessions, track billable hours, measure task completion times, and improve time management.
Stopwatch vs. Timer: What's the Difference?
While both measure time, stopwatches and timers serve different purposes:
| Feature | Stopwatch | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Counts up from zero | Counts down to zero |
| Purpose | Measuring elapsed time | Setting a specific duration |
| Use Case | When you don't know how long something will take | When you have a fixed time period |
| Completion | Manually stopped by user | Automatically stops at zero |
Need a countdown timer instead? Try our free online timer.