BPM stands for beats per minute — the standard measure of musical tempo. Common tempos: 60-80 BPM (ballad), 100-130 BPM (pop), 120-135 BPM (house), 140-175 BPM (drum and bass).

How accurate is tap tempo?

Tap tempo accuracy improves with more taps. 4-8 taps averaged together typically gives accuracy within 1-2 BPM. Tapping on every beat (not every other beat) gives better results.

Why do I need milliseconds per beat?

Milliseconds per beat (ms/beat) is needed for setting delay times, reverb pre-delay, and other time-based effects to sync with the tempo. A quarter note at 120 BPM = 500 ms.

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BPM Calculator — Tap Tempo & Beat Timing

Tap to detect BPM or enter a tempo to calculate milliseconds per beat, bar length and timing values.

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How We Calculate This

ms per beat = 60,000 / BPM

Tap tempo works by measuring the time between taps and averaging the intervals. The BPM is then 60,000 divided by the average interval in milliseconds.

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates based on standard formulas. Always verify results for critical applications.