Enter the beats per minute (BPM) and the number of beats into the calculator to determine the song time in seconds. This calculator helps in estimating the duration of a piece of music based on its tempo and total beats.

Song Time Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the song time.

ST = (B / BPM) * 60

Variables:

  • ST is the song time (seconds)
  • BPM is the beats per minute
  • B is the total number of beats in the song

To calculate the song time, divide the total number of beats by the beats per minute and then multiply by 60 to convert the time to seconds.

What is Song Time?

Song time is the duration of a piece of music. It is determined by the tempo, which is measured in beats per minute (BPM), and the total number of beats in the song. This calculation is particularly useful for musicians, DJs, and music producers who need to know the exact length of a track for mixing, performance, or composition purposes.

How to Calculate Song Time?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Song Time.


  1. First, determine the beats per minute (BPM) of the song.
  2. Next, determine the total number of beats (B) in the song.
  3. Use the formula from above = ST = (B / BPM) * 60.
  4. Finally, calculate the Song Time (ST) in seconds.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Beats per minute (BPM) = 120

Total number of beats (B) = 240