Quick answer
Forty minutes is each half of a rugby union match and the full playing time of a FIBA basketball game, four 10-minute quarters. Many schools also run lessons of about 40 minutes, so it makes a familiar block for homework or a long workout. Playxoft's free 40 minute timer is already set: press Start or the Space key and it sounds an alarm at zero.
- Set to 40 minutes
- Alarm rings in background tabs
- Multiple timers
- Six alarm sounds
- Fullscreen focus mode
How to use this 40 minute timer
- 1The timer is already set to 40 minutes. Press Start or the Space key to begin.
- 2Optional: name it (for example "Study block"), pick an alarm Sound, and turn on Repeat to run it again automatically.
- 3While it runs, use +1 min or the quick chips to adjust, and Focus mode for fullscreen digits.
- 4When the alarm rings, press Dismiss, or Snooze 5 min for more time.
What is a 40 minute timer used for?
- Rugby. Each half of a rugby union match lasts 40 minutes.
- Basketball practice games. FIBA games have four 10-minute quarters, 40 minutes of playing time in total. Add a 10-minute timer for each quarter.
- School lessons. Many schools run lessons of roughly 40 to 50 minutes, so a 40-minute block feels familiar for homework.
- Long workouts. A 40-minute run, ride or gym session.
- Oven dishes. Many casseroles and bakes need 40 minutes or more; check your recipe.
Which sports use 40-minute periods?
| Sport | Format | Playing time |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby union | Two halves of 40 minutes | 80 minutes |
| FIBA basketball | Four quarters of 10 minutes | 40 minutes |
| NBA basketball | Four quarters of 12 minutes | 48 minutes |
| Football (soccer) | Two halves of 45 minutes | 90 minutes |
Real game clocks stop for fouls, time-outs and other stoppages, so a match takes longer than its playing time. For practice games and small-sided matches, a running 40 minute timer keeps things moving. Add a second timer for half-time, and see the 45 minute timer for football halves.
Tips for using a 40 minute timer
- Use Focus mode on a tablet at the side of the pitch or court.
- Pick the Alarm sound outdoors; it is the hardest to miss.
- Split a 40-minute study block into two halves with a 20-minute timer as a halfway marker.
- Prefer a longer lesson? Try the 45 minute timer.
How many seconds is 40 minutes?
40 minutes is 2,400 seconds, or 0.667 of an hour.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Seconds | 2,400 |
| Minutes | 40 |
| Hours | 0.6667 |
| Back to back in one hour | 1.5 |
| Back to back in one day | 36 |
With Repeat on, it starts again by itself each time it ends, so you get a reminder every round without touching anything.
Need a different length?
- Shorter: 30 minute timer, 25 minute timer
- Longer: 45 minute timer, 50 minute timer
- Any length: the online timer takes whatever you type, for example
40m. - Focus sessions with breaks: the Pomodoro timer.
- Work and rest rounds: the interval timer.
- Counting up with laps: the stopwatch.
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