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BPM to Milliseconds Delay Calculator

Convert tempo (BPM) into delay and reverb times in milliseconds for every note value – straight, dotted and triplet.

How it works

One beat (a quarter note) lasts 60,000 / BPM milliseconds. Dotted notes are 1.5× as long, triplets 2/3. Set delays and reverb pre-delays to these values so echoes fall in time with the music.

Frequently asked questions

How many ms is a quarter note at 120 BPM?

500 ms.