---
title: "Constant Timer"
description: "Configure the JMeter Constant Timer timers: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/constant-timer/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# Constant Timer

*Part of the **Timers** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#constant-timer).*

![Constant Timer](/images/screenshots/timers/constant_timer.png)

If you want to have each thread pause for the same amount of time between
requests, use this timer.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this timer that is shown in the tree. |
| Thread Delay | Yes | Number of milliseconds to pause. |

## Related

- [Timers, Think Time & Pacing](/topics/timers-pacing-throughput-modeling/)
- [Thread Calculator](/tools/thread-calculator/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)