16-Minute Timer
Press start. It counts down to zero and rings an alarm — nothing to download, nothing to sign up for.
About this 16-minute timer
A one-click 16-minute countdown, most often used for four Tabata blocks, roasting vegetables, or a reading block. It runs in your browser and rings when it reaches zero.
Sixteen minutes
Sixteen minutes appears in steaming and roasting times for vegetables and in some workout programs that build in 4-minute blocks — four rounds of a four-minute Tabata is exactly 16. It's also a realistic length for a short commute walk.
16 minutes in other units
| Seconds | 960 |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 16 |
| Hours | 0.267 |
| Milliseconds | 960,000 |
| Share of a day | 1.11% |
Tips for using a 16-minute timer
- Four Tabata blocks back-to-back is 16 minutes; rest 1 minute between blocks if you need to.
- Roast broccoli and green beans at high heat check around 15-18 minutes.
- Use it as a reading block if 15 keeps cutting you off mid-chapter.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set a 16-minute timer?
Press Start above and the page counts down from 16 minutes on its own — nothing to type. Need a little longer? Press +1 min while it runs, or pick a nearby duration from the list.
How many seconds are in 16 minutes?
16 minutes is 960 seconds — 16 minutes or 0.267 hours. That's 1.11% of a day.
What is a 16-minute timer good for?
People commonly use a 16-minute timer for four Tabata blocks, roasting vegetables, or a reading block.
Will it keep time if I switch tabs?
Yes. The countdown is measured against your device clock rather than counting screen refreshes, so it stays accurate in a background tab and the alarm fires on time. Some browsers need one click on the page before they allow sound.