Delay Time Calculator
Calculate delay times in milliseconds for any BPM.
Get values for quarter, eighth, sixteenth, dotted, and triplet notes.
Delay Times
Delay time is calculated from the tempo (BPM) of a song. Syncing delay effects to the tempo creates a musical, rhythmic effect.
Base formula:
Quarter note (ms) = 60,000 / BPM
Note divisions:
- 1/4 note = 60,000 / BPM
- 1/8 note = 30,000 / BPM
- 1/16 note = 15,000 / BPM
Dotted notes (1.5x the straight value):
- Dotted 1/4 = Quarter × 1.5
- Dotted 1/8 = Eighth × 1.5
- Dotted 1/16 = Sixteenth × 1.5
Triplet notes (2/3 of the straight value):
- Triplet 1/4 = Quarter × 2/3
- Triplet 1/8 = Eighth × 2/3
- Triplet 1/16 = Sixteenth × 2/3
Common tempos:
- Ballad: 60–80 BPM
- Pop: 100–130 BPM
- Dance/EDM: 120–150 BPM
- Drum & Bass: 160–180 BPM