BPM Finder — Tap Tempo
Tap along to the beat — your BPM displays after just 4 taps
Start tapping
---BPM
Click
Space / Enter
Tips for Accurate BPM
- • Tap at least 4-8 times for the most accurate result
- • Tap on the main beat (usually the kick drum or snare)
- • If you make a mistake, press Reset and start over
- • The tool automatically resets after 3 seconds of no taps
- • Use a keyboard for more precise timing
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find the BPM of a song?
- Tap along to the beat using the button above, your mouse, or the Space/Enter key. After 4–8 taps the tool calculates and displays the BPM automatically.
- How many taps do I need for an accurate BPM reading?
- 4 taps gives a rough estimate. 8 taps is recommended for accuracy. The tool uses a rolling average of your last 8 taps to smooth out any timing variations.
- What is tap tempo?
- Tap tempo is the method of finding a song's BPM by tapping along to the beat. Each tap represents one beat, and the tool calculates the average interval between taps to determine beats per minute.
- What BPM is common in different music genres?
- House music is typically 120–130 BPM, techno 130–150 BPM, drum and bass 160–180 BPM, hip-hop 80–100 BPM, and pop 100–130 BPM.