Online Stopwatch
A precision stopwatch with lap timer and keyboard shortcuts.
Stopwatch
Use keyboard: Space to Start/Stop, L to Lap, R to Reset
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How to Use the Stopwatch
Controls & Keyboard Shortcuts
Start / Stop: Click the "Start" button to begin. Click "Pause" to stop.
- **Shortcut:** Press the **Spacebar** to Start or Pause.
Lap: Click the "Lap" button while the timer is running to record the current time without stopping.
- **Shortcut:** Press the **L** key.
Reset: Click the "Reset" button to set the timer and all laps back to zero.
- **Shortcut:** Press the **R** key.
Display: The time is shown in `MM:SS.ms` format (Minutes:Seconds:Hundredths of a second).
Practical Applications
Fitness & Training
Time your runs, workouts, or rest periods. Use the **Lap** feature to track your time for each mile, set, or interval.
Cooking & Kitchen
Precisely time cooking steps, like steeping tea for exactly 3 minutes, searing a steak, or letting dough rise.
Study & Productivity
Use the stopwatch to time your study sessions (e.g., the Pomodoro Technique) or to see how long it takes to complete a task.