Pick and Tick

1 minute timer

Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Like 5m, 90s, or 1:30

How to use the 1 minute timer

  1. The timer opens at one minute. Press Start, or the space bar.
  2. Press F to fill the screen, so players or speakers can see the pie from across the room.
  3. In the last ten seconds the digits turn yellow. At zero the alarm sounds.
  4. Press R to reset for the next player, then Start again.

What a 1 minute timer is good for

  • Minute to Win It games

    Each challenge, like stacking cups or moving sweets with chopsticks, gets exactly one minute. Project the pie so the player and the crowd both see time running out.

  • Planks and wall sits

    A one-minute plank is a common target. Prop your phone where you can see the pie shrink, and you won't need to watch the digits.

  • Quick-writes

    Ask the class to write without stopping for one minute, about a word, a picture, or yesterday's lesson. It's short enough that nobody runs dry.

  • 60-second speeches

    Speaking for one minute on a topic, without pausing or repeating, is a classic drama and debate warm-up. The big digits let the speaker check time with a glance.

Questions

Why does this page show a pie and big digits?

A minute is short, so people check the time often. The pie shows how much is left without reading, and the big digits show exact seconds for the final countdown. You can switch to digits only or a bar, and this page remembers your choice.

Can I run the minute again quickly for the next player?

Yes. When the alarm rings, press Restart (or the space bar) to start a fresh minute at once. Press R first if you'd rather wait for the next player to get ready.

Can I give someone a few extra seconds?

The + and − buttons change the time by a whole minute. For a different length, like 75 seconds, type 1:15 in the Time box and press Set.

Can I hold a plank and still see the time?

Prop your phone or laptop where you can see it and press F for full screen. The pie is big enough to read from the floor, and the alarm tells you when the minute is done.