Tempo Converter

Convert BPM to milliseconds for delay, reverb, and other time-based effects

BPM / Milliseconds Converter

Note Durations

1/1
Whole Note
2.000 s
0.500 Hz
1/2
Half Note
1.000 s
1.000 Hz
1/4
Quarter Note
500.00 ms
2.000 Hz
1/8
Eighth Note
250.00 ms
4.000 Hz
1/16
Sixteenth Note
125.00 ms
8.000 Hz
1/32
Thirty-second Note
62.50 ms
16.000 Hz

Delay & Reverb Settings Reference

Delay Time Suggestions

Slapback62.50 ms
Short Delay (1/8)250.00 ms
Standard (1/4)500.00 ms
Long Delay (1/2)1.000 s

Reverb Pre-delay Suggestions

Tight (1/64)31.25 ms
Small Room (1/32)62.50 ms
Medium (1/16)125.00 ms
Large Hall (1/8)250.00 ms

How to Use

BPM to Milliseconds: Enter your song's tempo in BPM (Beats Per Minute) to instantly see the corresponding milliseconds per beat. This is essential for syncing time-based effects to your track.

Note Durations: See how long each note value lasts at your tempo. Use these values for delay times, LFO rates, sidechain timing, and other rhythmic effects.

Variations: Switch between Normal, Dotted (1.5x duration), and Triplet (2/3 duration) to find the perfect timing for your effect.

Quick Reference: The delay and reverb suggestions show common settings that work well at your tempo. These are starting points - adjust to taste!

Pro Tip: For a natural-sounding delay that sits well in the mix, try using dotted eighth notes (dotted 1/8). This classic setting creates a rhythmic bounce without clashing with the main beat.