Turn a bar count and tempo into an exact duration — handy for arranging to a target length, timing loops, or fitting music to picture.
Song Length Calculator
—total duration
Duration = bars × beats per bar × (60 ÷ BPM). Handy for arranging to a target length, timing loops, or fitting a cue to picture.
How it works
Duration is bars × beats per bar × (60 ÷ BPM). Set your tempo, time signature and number of bars to get the total in minutes, seconds and raw seconds.
FAQ
How many bars is a 3-minute song?
At 120 BPM in 4/4, three minutes is 90 bars. Use the calculator to plan any tempo and length.
Does the time signature matter?
Yes — more beats per bar means each bar lasts longer, so set the correct top number of your time signature.