Choose a song and its tempo is measured from the audio itself: the tool listens for the pulse of the drums and bass in the middle of the track and finds the interval at which it repeats.
Prefer to do it by ear? Tap the button, or the space bar, in time with any music that is playing and the average of your taps is shown. Both ways run on your device; the song is not uploaded.
How to use the BPM Finder tool
- Choose a song from your device, or start tapping the beat.
- Read the tempo in BPM.
- Check the alternatives shown: half and double tempo are common readings of the same beat.
Popular uses
- DJs matching the tempo of two tracks
- Setting a metronome or a project tempo to a reference song
- Building running and workout playlists by pace
Tips for the best result
- Music with a clear drum beat is measured most reliably.
- For tapping, keep going for at least eight taps so that small errors average out.
Quick facts
| Price | Free |
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| Works with | MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC |
| Where it runs | In your browser, on your device |
| Account | Not needed |