👆 Tap Tempo (BPM Counter)
Tap the button (or press the spacebar) in time with the music, and read the tempo in BPM — averaged over your last few taps.
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Tap the button (or press Space) in time with the music — the BPM is the average of your last few taps. Pause over 2 seconds and it resets. The more evenly you tap, the more stable the reading. 🔒 In your browser.
How the tap tempo (bpm counter) works
The tool records the exact time of each tap and measures the intervals between them. The tempo is 60,000 divided by the average interval in milliseconds. It uses a rolling window of your recent taps, so the reading settles as you keep a steady beat, and it resets automatically if you pause for a couple of seconds.
Tap on the strong beats (usually the quarter-note pulse you'd clap to) for a musical BPM. The more taps you give and the steadier they are, the more accurate the average. It's the quickest way to find a song's tempo without any analysis.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the BPM of a song?
Tap along with the beat — the tool averages the time between your taps and shows the tempo in BPM. Tap the quarter-note pulse (the beat you'd naturally clap to) for the standard tempo.
How does a tap tempo counter work?
It times the gaps between your taps and converts the average gap to beats per minute: BPM = 60,000 ÷ average interval in milliseconds. More taps give a steadier, more accurate result.
Can I use the keyboard to tap?
Yes — press the spacebar (or Enter) in time with the music instead of clicking. Some people find a key easier to tap steadily than the mouse.
Why does the BPM keep changing as I tap?
It's averaging your recent taps, so small timing variations shift the number slightly. Keep a steady beat and it converges; the reading resets if you pause for more than about two seconds.
How many taps do I need?
A couple gives a first estimate, but 4–8 steady taps give a reliable average. Tapping through a full bar or two irons out any unevenness.