How to Use the Online Stopwatch
This free online stopwatch displays elapsed time to milliseconds and records lap times. Start it in your browser, pause it, and share the result with a URL.
- Elapsed time displayed with milliseconds
- Record multiple lap times with detailed split timing
- Bookmark or share your timing results via URL. Simply save the webpage address after recording - when you open it again, all your lap times will be restored exactly as they were.
Stopwatch Controls
- Click 'Start' to begin timing and 'Stop' to pause
- Use the 'Lap' button to record split times while the stopwatch is running
- Press 'Reset' to clear all times and start fresh
Common Uses
- Sports training and race timing
- Study session timing and breaks
- Cooking and food preparation
- Workout and exercise timing
- Performance testing and benchmarking
- Speed runs and gaming challenges
Online stopwatch FAQ
- How do I record lap times?
- Start the stopwatch and select Lap after each split you want to record.
- Can I share my stopwatch results?
- Yes. Use Share or Copy URL to send the current timing and lap records.
- Does the stopwatch save my timing?
- Bookmark the page URL after stopping to reopen the recorded time and laps.
- Is this stopwatch suitable for sports timing?
- It is suitable for everyday timing, but browser timers are not certified instruments.
- What is the difference between a stopwatch and a timer?
- A stopwatch counts up from zero; a timer counts down from a duration you choose.