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Beautiful elapsed time tracker with lap times and cozy design
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Track Your Sessions
Save every timing session. See daily, weekly, and monthly stats with beautiful charts.
7 Beautiful Themes
Aurora, Zen, Nebula, and more. Match the stopwatch to your mood and workspace.
Link to Tasks & Goals
Connect timing sessions to your tasks, habits, and goals for complete tracking.
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Export Lap Data
Export your lap times and sessions to CSV for detailed analysis in spreadsheets.
Multiple Clock Styles
Digital, analog, flip clock, and more unique display options for your stopwatch.
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About Using a Stopwatch
A stopwatch is an essential tool for measuring elapsed time with precision. Unlike timers that count down, stopwatches count up from zero, making them perfect for tracking how long activities take. Our aesthetic stopwatch combines beautiful design with practical functionality.
Common Uses for a Stopwatch
- Workouts & Exercise: Track your running pace, count interval times during HIIT, or measure rest periods between sets
- Cooking: Time how long you've been simmering, boiling, or baking without setting a specific duration
- Studying: Measure how long it takes to complete practice problems or reading assignments
- Work Tasks: Track time spent on projects for billing or productivity analysis
- Sports & Games: Time sports activities, board game turns, or competitive events
- Music Practice: Track practice session lengths and break intervals
Understanding Lap Times
The lap feature lets you record intermediate times without stopping the stopwatch. This is invaluable for:
- Running: Track your pace per mile or kilometer
- Swimming: Record individual lap times in the pool
- Interval Training: Measure work and rest periods
- Task Breakdown: See how long each subtask takes within a larger project
Tips for Effective Time Tracking
- Use fullscreen mode for distraction-free timing during focused activities
- Record laps liberally - it's better to have too much data than not enough
- Choose a calming theme to reduce visual stress during timed activities
- Use keyboard shortcuts for hands-free control during workouts
- Review your lap times to identify patterns and areas for improvement
How to Use This Tool
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Click Start or press Space to begin timing
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Press L or click Lap to record split times
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Click Pause to stop temporarily, Resume to continue
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Press R or click Reset to start over
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Press F for fullscreen mode for distraction-free timing
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Choose a theme that matches your mood
Frequently Asked Questions
A stopwatch counts up from zero to measure elapsed time, while a timer counts down from a set duration. Use a stopwatch when you want to track how long something takes, and a timer when you need to be alerted after a specific amount of time.
Lap times let you record intermediate times without stopping the stopwatch. Each lap shows both the split time (time since the last lap) and the total elapsed time. This is perfect for tracking intervals during workouts, studying, or any timed activity.
Our stopwatch features a modern, minimalist design with smooth animations, beautiful color themes, and a distraction-free fullscreen mode. The cozy aesthetic creates a pleasant environment for timing any activity.
Yes! Press Space to start/pause, L to record a lap, R to reset, and F for fullscreen mode. These shortcuts let you control the stopwatch without breaking your focus.
Yes, once loaded, the stopwatch works without an internet connection. Your lap times and preferences are saved locally in your browser.
Absolutely! The lap time feature is perfect for tracking intervals, sets, or rounds during workouts. The large display and fullscreen mode make it easy to see your time at a glance.
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