BPM to Milliseconds: The Ultimate Reverb & Delay Time Synchronization Table
Synchronizing your temporal time-based effects (delays, reverbs, tremolos, and chorus rates) to your project's tempo (BPM) transforms messy, cluttered mixes into coherent, groove-aligned productions.
Mathematical Formulas
$$\text{Quarter Note (ms)} = \frac{60{,}000}{\text{BPM}} \qquad \text{Eighth Note (ms)} = \frac{30{,}000}{\text{BPM}}$$
$$\text{Dotted} = \text{Standard} \times 1.5 \qquad \text{Triplet} = \text{Standard} \times 0.667$$
Formulas for converting tempo into millisecond delay times
Common Tempo Sync Reference Table
| Tempo (BPM) | 1/4 Note (ms) | 1/8 Note (ms) | 1/16 Note (ms) | 1/8 Dotted (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 BPM | 750.0 ms | 375.0 ms | 187.5 ms | 562.5 ms |
| 100 BPM | 600.0 ms | 300.0 ms | 150.0 ms | 450.0 ms |
| 120 BPM | 500.0 ms | 250.0 ms | 125.0 ms | 375.0 ms |
| 128 BPM | 468.8 ms | 234.4 ms | 117.2 ms | 351.6 ms |
| 140 BPM | 428.6 ms | 214.3 ms | 107.1 ms | 321.4 ms |
Calculate custom millisecond delay times for any BPM using our interactive BPM & Delay Calculator.
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