๐ŸŽต Tempo Marking Converter

Tempo markingAllegro120โ€“168 BPM
Reference table
Grave25โ€“45
Largo45โ€“60
Larghetto60โ€“66
Adagio66โ€“76
Andante76โ€“108
Moderato108โ€“120
Allegro120โ€“168
Presto168โ€“200
Prestissimo200โ€“400

Enter a BPM (beats per minute, tempo) to find the standard Italian tempo marking it corresponds to โ€” Grave, Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto, and more.

How to use

  1. Enter the BPM (beats per minute).
  2. The matching tempo marking and its BPM range are shown automatically.
  3. See the full reference table below for all markings.

FAQ

Where do these BPM ranges come from?

Theyโ€™re based on standard tempo-marking ranges commonly taught in music theory references, though exact boundaries vary slightly by source.

What does Allegro mean?

Italian for "fast, lively" โ€” typically corresponding to roughly 120โ€“168 BPM.

Why might this differ slightly from what I see on sheet music?

In real music, the exact BPM for a given tempo marking varies with the composerโ€™s intent and performance interpretation, so treat this as a general guideline.