Tap your tempo (BPM)

Tap the SPACE bar or click the button in rhythm with the music to measure its tempo in BPM (beats per minute). Also works for measuring your heartbeat.

BPM Counter

Tap to Count

💓 Tempo
BPM
🥁 Beat counter beats in 4/4
⏱ Timer msec sec
💡 Active? OFF ON
⏹ STOP
⏯ RESET

How to Use

  • Start tapping the SPACE bar in rhythm with the music
  • The BPM will be calculated after 2+ taps
  • More taps = more accurate reading
  • Click "Stop counting" when done, then "Calculate!" to see detailed timing info
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I measure the BPM of a song?

Tap the SPACE bar or click the button in time with the beat. After several taps, the BPM will stabilize. More taps give more accurate results. Aim for at least 8-16 taps.

What is a normal heart rate BPM?

Resting heart rate for adults is typically 60-100 BPM. Athletes may have 40-60 BPM. During exercise, 100-170 BPM is common depending on intensity and age.

How accurate is tap tempo?

Accuracy improves with more taps. With 4 taps you get a rough estimate, 8+ taps is quite accurate, and 16+ taps provides precision within 1-2 BPM.

What BPM is most music?

Pop/rock: 100-130 BPM, house: 120-130, hip-hop: 85-115, dubstep: 140, drum & bass: 160-180. The human walking pace (~120 BPM) feels natural.