BPM Delay Calculator
Delay times in milliseconds for any BPM.
Quarter note delay
500.0 ms
at 120 BPM
| Note | Plain | Dotted (×1.5) | Triplet (×2/3) | Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole | 2000.0 | 3000.0 | 1333.3 | 0.50 |
| Half | 1000.0 | 1500.0 | 666.7 | 1.00 |
| Quarter | 500.0 | 750.0 | 333.3 | 2.00 |
| Eighth | 250.0 | 375.0 | 166.7 | 4.00 |
| 16th | 125.0 | 187.5 | 83.3 | 8.00 |
| 32nd | 62.5 | 93.8 | 41.7 | 16.00 |
For musicians, producers, and anyone tuning a delay pedal. Quarter note ms = 60000 / BPM. Dotted notes add half their value. Triplets fit three notes in the space of two. Hz = 1000 / ms is useful for LFO rate.
About
Enter BPM. The tool returns delay times for whole, half, quarter, eighth, 16th, and 32nd notes plus dotted and triplet variants. Also shows Hz (LFO rate) for each.
How to use
- Enter BPM.
- Read the delay times.
FAQ
What's a dotted delay?+
A dotted note is 1.5× the base value. Dotted eighths are popular for guitar delay (think U2). Triplet 16ths feel busier and tighter than straight 16ths.