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BPM Delay Calculator
Turn a tempo into straight, dotted and triplet delay times, from whole notes to 1/64 notes.
01 / Set your measurements
Tempo (BPM): 1–999
02 / Your result
BPM Delay Calculator
Tempo (BPM): 120
| Note | Straightms | Dottedms | Tripletms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 2000.000 | 3000.000 | 1333.333 |
| 1/2 | 1000.000 | 1500.000 | 666.667 |
| 1/4 | 500.000 | 750.000 | 333.333 |
| 1/8 | 250.000 | 375.000 | 166.667 |
| 1/16 | 125.000 | 187.500 | 83.333 |
| 1/32 | 62.500 | 93.750 | 41.667 |
| 1/64 | 31.250 | 46.875 | 20.833 |
BPM counts quarter notes per minute. A quarter note lasts 60,000 ÷ BPM milliseconds. Multiply by 4 ÷ the note denominator; dotted notes multiply that duration by 1.5, triplets by 2/3. Values are rounded to three decimals only for display. Range: 1–999 BPM. This table describes musical timing, not sound travel or audio analysis.
Methodology
How it works
BPM counts quarter notes per minute. A quarter note lasts 60,000 ÷ BPM milliseconds. Multiply by 4 ÷ the note denominator; dotted notes multiply that duration by 1.5, triplets by 2/3. Values are rounded to three decimals only for display. Range: 1–999 BPM. This table describes musical timing, not sound travel or audio analysis.
Method and assumptions documented by Techrider.live
Updated September 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does the time signature change these values?
No. The table assumes a quarter-note BPM. If your tempo marking uses another beat unit, convert it to quarter-note BPM first. No audio is uploaded or analyzed.