A 3 minutes countdown ready to go. Press start and an alarm rings when time is up. Three minutes is the standard length of a boxing round and the classic time for a soft-boiled egg or a cup of black tea.
How to use the 3 minutes timer
- Press Start (or the space bar). The timer is already set to 3 minutes.
- Choose an alarm sound if you like: beep, chime or digital.
- When 3 minutes have passed the alarm rings. Press Stop to silence it.
- Press Reset to run it again, or pick another preset.
What to use a 3 minutes timer for
- Boxing and sparring rounds
- Soft-boiled eggs and instant noodles
- Steeping black tea
- Short presentations and pitch practice
Take it with you: the Multi Stopwatch & Timer Plus app
A browser tab can be paused when your phone locks. The free Android app keeps counting in the background and rings even with the screen off.
- Run several stopwatches and timers at the same time
- Alarms that ring with the screen off or the phone locked
- Interval workout timer with sets, work and rest
- Lap times you can keep and share
- Full-screen display you can read from across the room
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 3 minutes timer?
This page is already set to 3 minutes. Press Start and the countdown begins. You can also pick a different preset or type a custom time.
How many seconds are in 3 minutes?
3 minutes is 180 seconds.
Will the 3 minutes timer make a sound?
Yes. An alarm repeats until you press Stop, for up to one minute. You can choose beep, chime or digital and test it before you start.
Can I pause and resume the timer?
Yes. Press pause or the space bar to pause, and press again to continue from where you stopped.
Will it ring if my phone screen turns off?
Phones can pause web pages when they lock, so keep the screen on. For alarms that ring with the screen off, use the free Multi Stopwatch & Timer Plus app for Android.
