What BPM is trap music?

Trap music typically ranges from 130 to 150 BPM. Hip-hop trap is 130–145 BPM, trap EDM is 140–150 BPM, dark trap is 130–140 BPM, and UK drill is 140–145 BPM. Trap soul is often tagged at 60–80 BPM (half-time feel) but the underlying grid is 120–160 BPM.

How do I find the BPM of a trap track?

Upload your trap track to our BPM Finder above. The tool analyzes the audio waveform using multi-segment beat detection and returns the exact BPM within seconds. No upload to any server — all processing happens in your browser.

Why does my DJ software show the wrong BPM for trap?

Trap's half-time snare pattern (snare on beat 3 instead of 2 and 4) often causes DJ software to detect half the actual BPM. For example, a 140 BPM trap track might be tagged as 70 BPM. Our tool uses multi-segment analysis to detect the true tempo.

What BPM is trap EDM?

Trap EDM (festival trap) typically ranges from 140 to 150 BPM. Artists like RL Grime, Flosstradamus, and Baauer typically produce trap EDM at 140–145 BPM. This overlaps with UK drill (140–145 BPM) and hard techno (145–155 BPM), making cross-genre mixing possible.

Can I use this BPM finder for trap music production?

Yes. Our BPM finder is widely used by trap producers to detect the tempo of samples and loops before importing them into a DAW. Upload the sample, get the exact BPM, then set your DAW project to that tempo for perfectly aligned 808s, hi-hats, and melodies.

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Trap Music BPM Ranges: Complete Reference Guide

Trap music is defined by its heavy 808 bass, hi-hat rolls, and snare patterns — but the BPM varies significantly between trap subgenres. Understanding these ranges is critical for DJs and producers working with trap music.

Trap SubgenreBPM RangeKey Artists

Hip-Hop Trap130–145 BPMTravis Scott, Future, Young Thug

Trap EDM / Festival Trap140–150 BPMRL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer

Dark Trap130–140 BPMBones, $uicideboy$, Night Lovell

Melodic Trap130–145 BPMLil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti

Trap Soul60–80 BPMBryson Tiller, 6LACK, Brent Faiyaz

UK Drill140–145 BPMCentral Cee, Dave, Headie One

Pluggnb / Rage130–145 BPMSummrs, Autumn!, Lil Yachty

Phonk130–145 BPMKORDHELL, Ghostemane, Soudiere

Note on Trap Soul: Trap soul (Bryson Tiller, 6LACK) is often tagged at 60–80 BPM — the half-time feel of the 120–160 BPM underlying grid. Our tool detects the true tempo.

The Trap BPM Challenge: Half-Time and Double-Time

Trap music is notorious for confusing BPM detectors because of its half-time feel. Here is what you need to know:

Half-time snare: Trap's snare typically hits on beat 3 (instead of 2 and 4), creating a half-time feel. Some BPM detectors report half the actual BPM as a result.
Hi-hat rolls: Trap's 16th and 32nd note hi-hat rolls can confuse basic BPM detectors into reporting double the actual BPM.
808 bass patterns: The 808 bass often plays off-beat, which can throw off autocorrelation-based BPM detection.
Our solution: Our algorithm uses multi-segment analysis to handle trap's complex rhythmic patterns, delivering accurate BPM results even for the most complex trap productions.

How to Use BPM Data in Your Trap DJ Set

Verify half-time tags — if your DJ software shows 67 BPM for a trap track, it has detected the half-time feel. Use our tool to confirm the true BPM (134 BPM) and correct your library.
Organize by subgenre — create crates for hip-hop trap (130–145), trap EDM (140–150), and dark trap (130–140). This makes set planning much faster.
Bridge to other genres — a 140 BPM trap track can transition into a 140 BPM techno or house track. Use BPM data to find unexpected cross-genre connections.
Production use — use our BPM finder to detect the tempo of trap samples and loops before importing them into your DAW. Set your project BPM to match for perfectly aligned 808s and hi-hats.
Combine with key detection — use our Key Detector alongside BPM data for harmonically compatible trap transitions.