Why do I get half or double the tempo?

You may be tapping every other beat or every half beat; both are common.

Can I tap with the keyboard?

Use the button; the space bar starts and stops the metronome.

Is BPM the same as the song's tempo marking?

Yes, tempo markings like ♩ = 120 mean 120 beats per minute.

Find a Song's BPM With Tap Tempo

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Play the song, find the steady pulse you would clap or nod to, and tap the Tap tempo button on each beat, at least four times. The metronome calculates the average time between your taps and sets that BPM. Tap for eight beats or more for a more accurate result, then press Start to check that the clicks line up with the song.

Do it now, right here

BPM ·

Beats per bar Accent the first beat

Step by step

Play the song and feel the beat.
Tap the Tap tempo button on every beat, eight times or more.
Press Start and check the clicks match the song.

At a glance

Tapped	Result	Tip
4 taps	Rough BPM	Fine for a quick idea
8–16 taps	Accurate BPM	Best for practice
Double-time feel	Twice the real tempo	Halve it if it feels too fast

How to find the BPM of a song with tap tempo