Calculator
Kitchen Timer
Run several named timers side by side — one for the rice, one for the roast — with presets for eggs, pasta and rest times.
No timers running. Add as many as you need — they run side by side.
Timings worth memorising
- Eggs from boiling water: 6 min runny, 8 min jammy, 10–11 min hard.
- Dried pasta: one minute less than the packet says, then finish in the sauce.
- White rice: 18 minutes simmering, 10 minutes off the heat with the lid on.
- Bread first rise: 60–90 minutes at room temperature, or until doubled.
- Steak rest: 5 minutes for a single steak, 10 for a thick cut.
- Cookies: rotate the tray at the halfway point for even colour.
Use timers as reminders, not verdicts
A timer tells you when to look, not when something is done. Ovens run hot or cold, pans vary in thickness, and food comes out of the fridge at different temperatures. Set the timer a few minutes short and judge the food itself — colour, smell, an internal temperature reading.
If you are converting a recipe for the air fryer, the air fryer converter gives you both a shorter time and the point at which to shake the basket.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run more than one timer at the same time?
Yes. Add as many as you need and give each one a name, so you know whether the beep is the rice or the roast.
Will it beep if I switch tabs?
The countdown keeps running and the alert sounds as long as the tab stays open in the background. Leaving the page entirely resets the timers.
How long should I boil an egg?
From boiling water: 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 8 for jammy, 10–11 for hard-boiled. Drop the eggs into already-boiling water and start the timer immediately.
How long should meat rest?
Roughly half the cooking time for large roasts, and 5 minutes for steaks and chops. Resting lets the juices redistribute instead of running onto the board.