Learn to Read a Stopwatch Fast | Tips & Help

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To read a stopwatch quickly, start by noting that the small dial indicates minutes. If the small hand is not in the red section, add the seconds from the black numbers; if it is in the red section, use the red numbers instead. The big hand shows the seconds, while the lines on the dial represent the tens of seconds. Understanding these basics allows for efficient reading of the stopwatch. Mastering this technique can significantly enhance timing accuracy.
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Can someone teach me how to read this stopwatch. Help me fast please.
 
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You really couldn't figure this out yourself?

The small dial tells you the number of minutes. Then, if the small hand is not in a red section, you add the number of seconds by reading the black numbers, otherwise the red numbers, for the big hand. The lines then indicate the tens of seconds.
 
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