BPM Calculator
Enter a BPM value and this calculator shows you milliseconds per beat (useful for setting delay effects), bars per minute, and the Italian tempo marking. You can also calculate BPM from tapping by entering how many beats you counted over a time period.
The core formulas:
- ms per beat = 60,000 / BPM
- Bars per minute = BPM / beats per bar
- Tap BPM = (tap count - 1) / seconds x 60
Musical Tempo Markings
| Marking | BPM Range | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Largo | 40-55 | Slow and broad |
| Adagio | 55-76 | Slow, at ease |
| Andante | 76-92 | Walking pace |
| Moderato | 92-108 | Moderate speed |
| Allegro | 120-156 | Fast, bright |
| Vivace | 156-176 | Lively, fast |
| Presto | 176-200 | Very fast |
Common BPM Values in Music
- Hip-hop: 80-115 BPM
- Pop: 100-130 BPM
- House music: 120-130 BPM
- Techno: 130-150 BPM
- Drum and bass: 160-180 BPM
Pro tip for delay effects: Set your delay time to the ms-per-beat value (or half/quarter of it) for delays that sync perfectly with the music. At 120 BPM, that's 500ms for quarter notes and 250ms for eighth notes.