BPM Calculator
Instantly find the beats per minute of any song. Use our tap tempo tool to tap along with the rhythm, or manually calculate BPM from beat counts and time intervals.
Tempo Calculator
Choose your method to find the BPM of a song
Tap the button in rhythm with your song
0 taps recorded
Count the beats (quarter notes) in your chosen time interval
Total time elapsed while counting beats
Tempo Analysis
Beats per minute & musical context
Tap along to a song or enter beat counts manually, then click Calculate BPM to see your tempo results.
Genre BPM Chart
Typical beats per minute ranges across popular music genres and classical tempo markings.
| Genre / Tempo Marking | Typical BPM Range | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Grave / Larghissimo | 20 – 60 BPM | Extremely slow, solemn |
| Largo / Lento | 40 – 60 BPM | Broad, slow ballads |
| Adagio | 66 – 76 BPM | Slow and expressive |
| Andante | 76 – 108 BPM | Walking pace |
| Hip-Hop / R&B | 85 – 115 BPM | Mid-tempo groove |
| Reggae / Ska | 90 – 120 BPM | Relaxed offbeat |
| Pop / Rock | 100 – 130 BPM | Mainstream standard |
| House / Techno | 120 – 130 BPM | Dance floor standard |
| Allegro | 120 – 156 BPM | Fast, lively |
| Trance / Dubstep | 130 – 150 BPM | High-energy electronic |
| Drum & Bass / Jungle | 160 – 180 BPM | Fast breakbeats |
| Presto / Hardcore | 168 – 200+ BPM | Very fast, intense |
BPM Calculator FAQ
Learn more about musical tempo, beat counting methods, and how to use BPM data in your music projects.
A BPM (Beats Per Minute) Calculator is a tool used to determine the tempo of a piece of music. It measures how many beats occur in one minute, which is the standard unit for musical tempo across genres like pop, rock, electronic, and classical.
Tap tempo works by having you tap a button or key in rhythm with a song. The calculator measures the time intervals between your taps and computes the average BPM based on those intervals. Tapping at least 4-8 beats yields the most accurate result. The longer you tap consistently, the more precise the average becomes.
The manual BPM formula is: BPM = (Number of Beats ÷ Time in Seconds) × 60. For example, if you count 32 beats in 15 seconds, the calculation is (32 ÷ 15) × 60 = 128 BPM. This method is useful when you want to time a specific section of a song precisely.
Most popular music falls between 90 and 130 BPM. Hip-hop typically ranges from 85-115 BPM, house music sits around 120-130 BPM, drum and bass is faster at 160-180 BPM, and ballads often fall between 60-80 BPM. The average pop song sits right around 120 BPM.
To convert BPM to milliseconds per beat, use the formula: Milliseconds = 60,000 ÷ BPM. For example, at 120 BPM, each beat lasts 500 milliseconds (60,000 ÷ 120 = 500ms). This conversion is essential for producers setting delay times, LFO rates, or sequencer grids in their DAW.
120 BPM is considered the “sweet spot” for popular music because it aligns with a natural walking pace (roughly 120 steps per minute), feels energetic without being frantic, and divides cleanly into common time signatures. It’s the default tempo in many DAWs and has been the standard for dance music since the disco era.