4-Minute Timer

This 4-minute timer matches the total length of one classic Tabata block: eight rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest. A plain countdown caps the whole block; the Tabata timer is better when you need automatic phase cues.

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Tip: press Space to start or pause, R to reset, F for full screen.

In short

This page opens at 4:00 and targets a four-minute Tabata block. Press Start for a full-screen countdown with pause, alarm and loop controls.

Is a 4-Minute Timer the Right Length?

Best for: one complete Tabata block, short mobility flows and timed presentations.

Choose another length for: manually tracking eight work/rest changes without another cue.

Open the Tabata timer when you want every 20-second and 10-second phase announced.

One four-minute Tabata block

StageTimeWhat to do
Prepare40 secondsChoose a safe, repeatable movement and complete a warm-up first.
Main block2 min 40 secRun eight 20/10 rounds using separate interval cues.
Finish40 secondsStop after the eighth round and recover rather than adding an unplanned effort.

How to Set a Timer for 4 Minutes

Starting this countdown takes one click. The clock is already set to 4:00. Here is the full flow, including pausing, looping and full screen.

  1. Open the presetThe countdown already shows 4 minutes (4:00), so no duration entry is needed.
  2. Use it for a four-minute Tabata blockChoose a safe, repeatable movement and complete a warm-up first.
  3. Follow the finish cueStop after the eighth round and recover rather than adding an unplanned effort.

Duration and Clock Conversion

This duration spans 240 seconds in total.

That's a clean 4 minutes - About 7% of an hour.

However you measure it, the 4-minute countdown tracks the same span and reaches zero at the scheduled finish time. Alarm sound requires the page to remain open and the browser to permit audio.

Seconds240
Minutes4
Hours0.0667
Clock (h:mm:ss)0:04:00
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Questions About This Duration

What is a 4-minute timer best used for?
It is a strong fit for one complete Tabata block, short mobility flows and timed presentations. Open the Tabata timer when you want every 20-second and 10-second phase announced.
Is 4 minutes the right timer length for every task?
No. It is less suitable for manually tracking eight work/rest changes without another cue. Match the timer to the task rather than choosing a duration only because it is familiar.
What timer should I use instead of 4 minutes?
Open the Tabata timer when you want every 20-second and 10-second phase announced.
How is the remaining time calculated?
The countdown is driven by your device clock, so its display recalculates the remaining time whenever the browser is able to update. When the page is hidden the browser may slow the on-screen updates, but the finish time is calculated from the real clock. Background alarm sound is not guaranteed.

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