BPM Calculator – Measure Song Tempo by Tapping
The BPM calculator measures music tempo (beats per minute) by tapping the screen or spacebar to the song's rhythm. Results appear in real-time and become more accurate with each tap.
BPM (beats per minute) is a fundamental music measurement needed for composing, DJ sets, dance choreography, and workout programs. This tool works for both professionals and hobbyists to identify tempo without specialized equipment.
What BPM works for different music styles?
Slow ballads are typically 60-80 BPM, pop and rock 100-130 BPM, house music 120-130 BPM, and drum & bass 160-180 BPM. For running workouts, 160-180 step cadence per minute is recommended. The BPM calculator helps find the right tempo for any purpose.
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Browse all tools →The BPM calculator measures a song's tempo based on beats. An excellent tool for musicians, DJs, and music producers who want to determine or match a song's tempo.
Tap the button to the music's beat, and the calculator measures the tempo as a BPM value (beats per minute).
- Tap in rhythm and get a real-time BPM reading.
- The result becomes more accurate the more beats you tap.
- You can use the result for practice, mixing, or music notation.
The BPM value tells you the song's tempo, which can be used for many purposes.
- Accurate BPM requires steady tapping – practice helps.
- After just a few beats, the result may still vary – continue tapping for a more accurate result.
- In electronic music, tempo is usually constant; in live music, it may vary.
BPM measurement is based on your own tapping, so accuracy depends on your sense of rhythm.
- Automatic BPM detection requires separate software – this calculator uses manual tapping.
- For faster songs (>180 BPM), you can tap every other beat.
- The calculator works in your browser and doesn't require installing any software.