This beat duration reference table shows the beat duration for a range of tempo values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Beat Duration Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Tempo | Beat duration | In seconds |
|---|---|---|
| 30 BPM | 2,000.00 | 2.0000 |
| 60 BPM | 1,000.00 | 1.0000 |
| 90 BPM | 666.67 | 0.6667 |
| 120 BPM | 500.00 | 0.5000 |
| 180 BPM | 333.33 | 0.3333 |
| 240 BPM | 250.00 | 0.2500 |
| 360 BPM | 166.67 | 0.1667 |
| 600 BPM | 100.00 | 0.1000 |
| 840 BPM | 71.43 | 0.0714 |
| 1,200 BPM | 50.00 | 0.0500 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your tempo and read across to the beat duration. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Beat Duration Calculator for a precise answer.
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