How to use the Stopwatch
Press Start and the stopwatch begins counting up in minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. Press Stop to pause it, and Start again to carry on from where you left off. While it is running, press Lap to record the current time without stopping, which is great for timing each part of an activity or each lap of a race. The lap times appear in a list below. Press Reset to set everything back to zero and clear the laps.
Fun ways to use it
Time how fast someone can run, tidy up, or solve a puzzle. Teachers can use it for timed activities or quick challenges in class. You can race against your own best time, or use the lap button to compare how long each round takes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stopwatch for?
It counts time upwards, so you can time how long something takes. Press Start to begin, Stop to pause, and Lap to record a split time without stopping. It is handy for races, timed activities and classroom tasks.
What is a lap time?
A lap records the time at that moment without stopping the clock, so you can compare how long each part of an activity took. Each lap is added to the list below.
Is it free?
Yes. The Stopwatch is free with no download and no sign-up, and it works on any device.