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How to Find the BPM of a Song

Updated October 2026 · Key, tempo and your voice

Quick answer

Drop the audio into the free BPM finder, or tap along to the beat for 20 or 30 seconds and read the average. The tempo tells you how to set delays and how fast to retune a vocal.

Option 1: A BPM finder

Use the BPM finder. It analyses the file in your browser and shows the tempo.

Option 2: Tap it

  1. Play the song and tap a key on every beat for 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. Use the average of the taps, not the first few.
  3. Check against half-time and double-time: 70 and 140 BPM can feel the same.

Why it matters

Delay times, pre-delay and the speed of auto-tune retune all come from the tempo. A delay that matches the beat sounds like part of the music.

Limits

Songs with tempo changes or loose live timing give less reliable results. For those, tap by section.

Try it free: Key Finder

Find the key and Camelot code of any song or beat. Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is half-time?

The same music felt at half the speed. A tempo finder may show 140 when you feel 70.

Does the BPM change the key?

No. Tempo and key are separate.

Is the BPM finder free?

Yes. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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