3 Minute Timer
A free 3 minute countdown timer. Used for tea steeping (the optimal duration for most black teas), short-essay outlining, public-speaking warmups, and quick mental-math drills.
What is a 3 minute timer used for?
- ✓3-minute speeches and presentations
- ✓Soft-boiled egg timer
- ✓Quick game rounds
- ✓Presentation Q&A slots
How to use this timer
- 1Start the countdown
The timer is pre-set to 3 minute timer. Press the play button or hit Space to begin.
- 2Customise (optional)
Click the settings icon to change font, colour, background, and size. All settings are encoded in the URL — bookmark it to reuse your exact setup.
- 3Go fullscreen or add to OBS
Press F for fullscreen — ideal for classrooms and presentations. For streaming, enable transparent background and paste the URL into OBS as a browser source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to soft-boil an egg?
A soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk typically takes 3 minutes in boiling water. A 3-minute timer is perfect for this.
Is 3 minutes the right time to steep tea?
For most black teas (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Assam), 3 minutes is the standard steep time at 95–100°C. Green teas typically use shorter durations (1–2 minutes) at lower temperatures.
Can I use it as an essay outlining timer?
Yes — the "rapid outlining" technique writes a 3-minute essay structure: thesis, three supporting points, conclusion. Useful for timed exam prep.