Tap along to any song for an instant tempo reading, or calculate beats per minute from a beat count and duration.
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16 beats ÷ 8 seconds × 60 = 120 BPM
Use the tap tempo calculator when the music is playing, or count beats over a measured time when you need a formula-based result. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Tap the large button on each strong, regular beat. Four or more steady taps give the best reading.
The stability indicator tells you when your tapping has settled into a reliable average.
Preview a clean click at the detected tempo, or compare half-time and double-time interpretations.
BPM means beats per minute: the number of steady musical beats that occur in 60 seconds. A higher BPM feels faster, while a lower BPM feels slower.
Listen for the kick, snare, or another steady pulse and tap once on each beat. Keep tapping for at least four beats. If the music has a half-time feel, use the half-time or double-time buttons to compare interpretations.
Divide the number of beats by the elapsed seconds, then multiply by 60. For example, 16 beats in 8 seconds is 16 ÷ 8 × 60 = 120 BPM.
The calculator continually averages recent intervals between your taps. Small timing differences are normal; the result becomes steadier after several consistent taps.
Yes. It is free, requires no account, and processes your taps and values inside your browser.
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