BPM to MPM Converter for Ballroom Dancers

Ballroom tempos are set in bars (measures) per minute — MPM — while DJ software shows beats per minute. Convert either way and compare with the official competition tempos.

Beats per minute (BPM)

Time signature

Bars per minute (MPM)

Change any box — the others update automatically.

Competition tempos (bars per minute)

Dance	Meter	MPM	BPM
Waltz	3/4	28–30	84–96
Viennese Waltz	3/4	58–60	168–186
Foxtrot	4/4	28–32	112–128
Quickstep	4/4	50–52	192–208
Ballroom Tango	2/4 or 4/4	31–33	120–132
Cha-Cha	4/4	30–32	112–128
Rumba	4/4	25–27	96–108
Samba	2/4	50–52	96–104
Paso Doble	2/4	60–62	116–124
Jive	4/4	42–44	168–176
East Coast Swing	4/4	34–36	120–176
Bolero (American Rhythm)	4/4	24–26	96–104
Mambo	4/4	47–51	188–204

International Standard and Latin tempos follow WDSF rules; American Smooth/Rhythm values follow NDCA. BPM = MPM × beats per bar.