Good uses for a 8 minute timer
- Pasta that cooks in about 8 minutes (check your packet)
- An 8-minute abs or core routine
- A short independent-work slot in class
- Hard-boiling small eggs
- A quick walk around the block
- Timing a short practice test section
Tips
- Packet cooking times vary; set the timer to the lower number and taste.
- Hide the numbers under View for a calmer classroom display.
- Press +1 min to extend without losing your place.
8 minutes in other units
| Unit | 8 minutes |
|---|---|
| Minutes | 8 |
| Seconds | 480 |
| Hours | 0.133 |
| Milliseconds | 480,000 |
Questions and answers
How many seconds is 8 minutes?
480 seconds.
Will the alarm ring if I switch tabs?
Yes. The timer reads your device clock against a fixed end time and books the alarm sound when you press Start, so a background tab still rings on time.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes. TimerNook works out the time left from your device clock and a fixed end time, not by counting ticks, so a background tab is still right. While a timer runs, the page also plays a tone too quiet to hear, so the browser keeps the tab awake; your browser may show a speaker icon on the tab. If you also tick "Notify me", you get a system notification at the end.
Will the alarm ring if my phone screen locks?
Not always. Phone browsers can pause web pages when the screen locks, and an iPhone on silent can mute browser sound. Keep the screen on; while the timer runs TimerNook asks the browser to keep the screen awake where that is supported. If the page was paused, the alarm rings as soon as you return.