Enter a target BPM and your actual tap times to see how consistently you’re hitting the beat.
This tool compares the time between each of your taps to the expected interval at your target tempo (60 divided by the BPM). It averages how far off each interval was, as a percentage of the expected interval, and converts that into an accuracy score out of 100.
Target tempo (BPM):
Tap times in seconds, one per line (e.g. from a recording, one number per beat):
How Accuracy Is Measured
This tool compares the time between each of your taps to the expected interval at your target tempo (60 divided by the BPM). It averages how far off each interval was, as a percentage of the expected interval, and converts that into an accuracy score out of 100.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the target tempo in BPM.
- Enter your tap times in seconds, one per line, in the order they happened.
- Click Score My Timing to see your average deviation and accuracy score.
Tap times can come from a recording, a DAW’s tap-tempo log, or manually timed claps; the more taps entered, the more reliable the average.
Did You Know?
- Professional drummers still show small amounts of timing variation, sometimes called “feel” or “pocket,” that a strict metronome doesn’t have.
- Practicing against a metronome at a slightly slower tempo before speeding up is a common way to tighten timing accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a good accuracy score?
There’s no universal cutoff, but scores above roughly 95 generally indicate tight, consistent timing, while lower scores point to noticeable drift or rushing/dragging.
Does the order of the tap times matter?
Yes, enter them in chronological order; the tool measures the gaps between consecutive lines.