BPM Calculator
Tap at least 3 times
Detected BPM
120
Milliseconds per Beat
500 ms
Beats per Second
2.00
Tempo Marking
Allegro moderato
How to Find the BPM of a Song
BPM (beats per minute) measures musical tempo. Tap along with the beat or enter a known BPM. The tap method averages intervals between taps.
Milliseconds per beat is essential for music production. At 120 BPM: one beat = 500 ms, half beat = 250 ms, quarter beat = 125 ms.
Traditional markings range from Grave (under 40 BPM) to Prestissimo (over 200 BPM). Most pop falls between 100-130 BPM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many taps for accurate BPM?
At least 4-8 taps give a reliable reading. This calculator uses the last 8 taps for best accuracy.
What BPM is most common?
Most pop songs are 100-130 BPM. 120 BPM and 128 BPM are the most popular worldwide.
How to calculate delay time from BPM?
Quarter note delay = 60000/BPM ms. Eighth = half. Dotted quarter = 1.5x. At 120 BPM: quarter=500ms.
BPM vs time signature?
BPM measures beat speed; time signature (4/4, 3/4) tells how beats are grouped into measures.