Stopwatch

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What is a Stopwatch?

A Stopwatch is a timekeeping tool that measures elapsed time with precision, typically down to hundredths of a second. It's used for timing events, measuring performance, tracking activities, and various professional and personal applications.

Stopwatches are essential for:

  • Sports & Fitness: Timing workouts, races, and athletic performances
  • Cooking: Timing recipes and food preparation
  • Productivity: Tracking time spent on tasks and activities
  • Experiments: Measuring duration in scientific experiments
  • Lap Timing: Recording multiple time intervals for comparison

Our digital stopwatch provides precise timing with start, pause, and reset functions, plus lap timing to record multiple intervals. It's perfect for athletes, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who needs accurate time measurement. The lap feature allows you to record multiple time intervals without resetting, making it ideal for tracking multiple events or comparing performance times.

Frequently Asked Questions

The stopwatch measures time in 10-millisecond intervals, providing accuracy suitable for most timing needs. For professional sports timing, specialized equipment may be required.
Yes! Click the lap button to record a time without stopping the timer. You can record unlimited laps and compare them.
No, the stopwatch runs in your browser and will reset if you close the tab or refresh the page. Keep the tab open for continuous timing.