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Introducing the Online Stopwatch — Millisecond Lap Timer

Free online stopwatch with millisecond precision, unlimited lap splits, fastest/slowest highlighting, and keyboard shortcuts. No sign-up. Works instantly in any browser.

Tools.Town Team 25 June 2026 2 min read

The new Stopwatch gives you millisecond-precision timing with unlimited lap splits, right in your browser. No install, no sign-up.

What it does

  • Millisecond displayMM:SS.mmm, switching to H:MM:SS.mmm past the hour mark
  • Unlimited laps — each press records a split; the table shows lap time and running total
  • Fastest / slowest highlighting — green for best lap, red for worst; summary bar shows average
  • Keyboard shortcutsSpace to start/pause, L to lap, R to reset
  • Copy all laps — TSV export for Excel or Google Sheets

Accurate even in background tabs

Unlike setInterval-based timers, the stopwatch uses performance.now() — the browser’s monotonic high-resolution clock. Elapsed time is computed as current − start + accumulated, so pausing, resuming, and switching tabs introduce zero drift.

Try it

Open Stopwatch and start your next workout interval, cooking timer, or reaction time test. To learn about lap splits and keyboard shortcuts in detail, read the Stopwatch Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the stopwatch work in the background?
Yes. It uses performance.now() to measure elapsed time as a difference, not a running counter — so it stays accurate even if you switch tabs or minimize the browser.
Can I export lap data?
Yes. Click 'Copy all' in the lap table to copy a tab-separated list of lap #, lap time, and total time. Paste directly into a spreadsheet.

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