113 BPM: Tempo, Timing and Delay Times
Last reviewed on 1 October 2026.
113 BPM means 113 beats per minute: one beat every 531 milliseconds (0.531 s), or about 1.88 beats per second. It is a moderate mid-tempo, in the Moderato range, that feels like a brisk walk. Half time is 56.5 BPM and double time is 226 BPM. One bar of 4/4 lasts 2.12 seconds.
Looking for tracks to play at this tempo? See 113 BPM songs and playlist ideas.
Try 113 BPM: Metronome
Press start to hear a click at exactly 113 beats per minute and get a feel for the pulse.
113 BPM Note Lengths and Delay Times (ms)
Every tempo-synced effect starts from one number: the length of a quarter-note beat. At 113 BPM that is 60,000 ÷ 113 = 530.97 ms. Multiply by the note length (in beats) to get any other value:
| Note value | Length in beats | Time at 113 BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Whole note (1 bar of 4/4) | 4 | 2,123.9 ms |
| Half note | 2 | 1,061.9 ms |
| Dotted quarter | 1.5 | 796.5 ms |
| Quarter note (1 beat) | 1 | 531.0 ms |
| Dotted eighth | 0.75 | 398.2 ms |
| Quarter-note triplet | 2/3 | 354.0 ms |
| Eighth note | 0.5 | 265.5 ms |
| Eighth-note triplet | 1/3 | 177.0 ms |
| Sixteenth note | 0.25 | 132.7 ms |
| Thirty-second note | 0.125 | 66.4 ms |
Typical uses: a dotted-eighth delay (398 ms) for rhythmic guitar or synth echoes, an eighth-note ping-pong delay (265 ms), and a sixteenth-note value (133 ms) as a starting point for reverb pre-delay or a short slapback.
Bar and Section Lengths at 113 BPM
At 113 BPM there are 28.25 bars of 4/4 per minute. Common section lengths:
- 1 bar (4 beats): 2.12 seconds
- 4 bars: 8.50 seconds
- 8 bars: 16.99 seconds
- 16 bars: 33.98 seconds
- 32 bars: 67.96 seconds (about 1 minute 8 seconds)
So a song built from roughly 96 bars of 4/4 at 113 BPM runs about 3 minutes 24 seconds. To work out a length yourself: seconds = bars × 4 × 60 ÷ 113.
How Fast Is 113 BPM? Tempo Markings and Feel
113 BPM is in the middle of the range most people find comfortable to move to. Tempo terms are not fixed numbers, but on most metronomes 113 falls under Moderato (roughly 108–120 BPM), just above Allegretto and below Allegro.
| Tempo band | Approx. BPM | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| Adagio | 66–76 | Slow, relaxed |
| Andante | 76–108 | Walking pace |
| Moderato (113 BPM) | 108–120 | Moderate, steady, brisk walk |
| Allegro | 120–156 | Fast, bright |
| Presto | 168–200 | Very fast |
Ranges vary between metronome makers and editions; treat them as a guide, not a rule.
Perceived speed also depends on rhythm. A 113 BPM track with busy sixteenth-note hi-hats feels faster than one with a sparse half-time groove at the same tempo, which is why the same BPM can suit both a laid-back song and an upbeat one.
Which Genres Sit Around 113 BPM?
No genre is defined by exactly 113 BPM, but the tempo overlaps the typical ranges of several styles:
- Pop and dance-pop: mid-tempo pop commonly falls between about 100 and 130 BPM, so 113 is well inside the range.
- Funk, disco and nu-disco: grooves from roughly 105 to 125 BPM are common; 113 gives a relaxed but danceable four-on-the-floor.
- Pop-rock and indie: many mid-tempo rock songs sit between 100 and 130 BPM.
- R&B and hip-hop: these often sit lower (roughly 70–100 BPM). At 113 BPM, hip-hop is usually felt in half time (56.5 BPM), or the beat is used for uptempo, pop-leaning tracks.
- House: usually 118–130 BPM, so 113 is slow for house. Downtempo or "slow house" and some deep house can sit lower.
For song suggestions by genre and tips on building a playlist, see 113 BPM songs.
Production and DJ Tips at 113 BPM
Programming drums
- A kick on every beat (531 ms apart) gives a steady disco/dance-pop pulse; a kick on beats 1 and 3 with snare on 2 and 4 suits pop-rock.
- Sixteenth-note hi-hats (133 ms apart) add drive without sounding rushed at this tempo.
- Light swing (around 55–60% on a sixteenth-note grid) loosens the groove for funk and R&B feels.
Mixing 113 BPM tracks with other tempos
Changing a track's speed changes its pitch unless your software uses key lock. Useful reference points from 113 BPM:
| Target tempo | Speed change | Pitch change without key lock |
|---|---|---|
| 110 BPM | −2.65% | −0.47 semitones |
| 116 BPM | +2.65% | +0.45 semitones |
| 120 BPM | +6.19% | +1.04 semitones |
| 128 BPM | +13.27% | +2.16 semitones |
| 100 BPM | −11.50% | −2.12 semitones |
A typical ±8% pitch fader covers about 104–122 BPM when the track starts at 113 BPM. Bigger jumps are usually handled with a break, an echo-out or a half-time/double-time blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is 113 BPM?
113 BPM is a moderate, mid-tempo pace: one beat every 531 milliseconds, or about 1.88 beats per second. In classical terms it sits in the Moderato range, and it feels like a brisk walk.
What genres use a tempo around 113 BPM?
Tempos around 110 to 116 BPM are common in mid-tempo pop, funk, disco and nu-disco, pop-rock, and some R&B and dance-pop. Hip-hop at 113 BPM is less common; it is often felt in half time (56.5 BPM). House music usually runs faster, around 118 to 130 BPM.
What delay time should I use at 113 BPM?
At 113 BPM a quarter-note delay is 531 ms, an eighth note is 265 ms, a dotted eighth is 398 ms, an eighth-note triplet is 177 ms and a sixteenth note is 133 ms. The formula is 60,000 divided by the BPM, multiplied by the note length in beats.
What is half time and double time of 113 BPM?
Half time of 113 BPM is 56.5 BPM and double time is 226 BPM. DJs and producers use these relationships to mix or layer material whose tempo is roughly half or double 113.
Is 113 BPM the same as a 113 bpm heart rate?
Both use beats per minute, but a musical tempo and a heart rate are unrelated measurements. A resting adult heart rate of 113 beats per minute is above the usual 60 to 100 range and is worth discussing with a doctor if it persists at rest. See heart rate 113 for details.