Free Tap BPM Counter
Tap along to any song to find its tempo in BPM.
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How to use this tool
To find a song's BPM, play it and tap along: tap the big pad, press Space or any key on each beat. The counter averages your latest taps into a steady BPM, shows half time and double time for songs that feel slower or faster, and plays a short click on every tap so you can hear whether you are in time. Pause for three seconds to start a new measurement for the next song.
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Play the music
Start the song in another tab, app or speaker, and listen for the kick drum or the steady pulse you would clap to.
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Tap on each beat
Tap the pad, or press Space or any key, once per beat. The BPM appears after the second tap and turns steady after eight.
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Read and copy the tempo
Use the big BPM number, or Half time / Double time if the song feels twice as slow or fast. Copy BPM puts the number on your clipboard.
Typical tempos by genre
• Ballads: 60–80 BPM • Hip-hop: 85–100 BPM • Pop: 100–130 BPM • House: 120–128 BPM • Techno: 125–140 BPM • Drum and bass: 160–180 BPM If your reading is twice or half what you expected, you are tapping every half beat or every other beat; Half time and Double time give the matching value.
How tap tempo works
BPM is beats per minute, so the counter measures the time between your taps and divides one minute by the average gap. Averaging the latest 16 taps smooths out small timing differences, and a pause of three seconds starts a fresh measurement. Tapping steadily for 10–15 seconds gives a result within one or two BPM. It works for any music you can hear: streaming, vinyl, the radio or a live band.
Uses for creators, DJs and musicians
• Video editors cutting TikTok, Reels and Shorts clips on the beat • DJs matching two tracks for a mix • Musicians setting a metronome to practice a song • Runners and fitness instructors picking music for a pace • Producers choosing samples that fit a project tempo Need a track a little faster or slower to fit an edit? Use the SocQ audio speed changer.
Frequently asked questions
How does a tap BPM counter work?
It measures the time between your taps and converts the average gap into beats per minute.
How many taps do I need?
Two taps give a first number. After eight taps the reading is steady and the status turns green.
Can I use the keyboard?
Yes. Press Space or almost any key while the page is in focus. Typing in text fields is left out of the count.
What do half time and double time mean?
They show the tempo divided or multiplied by two, useful when a song feels slower or faster than the number you tapped.
How do I start over?
Press Reset, or simply pause for three seconds and tap again.
Can I turn off the click?
Yes. Press Click: on to switch the tap sound off.
Can I find the BPM of a song on Spotify or YouTube?
Yes. Play the song in the app or another tab and tap along here; tapping works with any music you can hear, including live music.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Tap the large pad with your finger; each tap counts the moment your finger touches, for accurate timing.
How accurate is it?
With steady tapping for 10–15 seconds, the result is usually within one or two BPM of the true tempo.
Is tap BPM free?
Yes. No signup, no download and no limit.
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