House BPM Range

120 — 130 BPM

40 80 120 160 200+

Typical midpoint: 125 BPM (Allegro) — 480 ms per beat

About House Tempo

House music typically sits between 120 and 130 BPM, providing the steady four-on-the-floor rhythm that defines the genre. Originating in Chicago in the early 1980s with pioneers like Frankie Knuckles and Larry Heard, house remains one of the most popular electronic dance music genres worldwide. The 120-130 BPM range is the sweet spot for sustained dancing without exhausting the dancefloor, which is why most club nights anchor their sets in this tempo.

Characteristics

Four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern
Syncopated hi-hats and claps on beats 2 and 4
Warm basslines and soulful vocal samples
Repetitive, hypnotic song structures

House Subgenre BPMs

Subgenre	BPM Range	Note
Deep House	118-124	Slower, soulful, jazz-influenced chords
Tech House	122-128	Stripped-back groove blending techno textures
Progressive House	126-132	Long builds and emotive breakdowns
Future House	124-128	Bright synth leads and aggressive bass
Acid House	120-130	TB-303 squelchy basslines

Example House Songs and Their BPMs

Song	Artist	BPM
One More Time	Daft Punk	123
Music Sounds Better With You	Stardust	124
Show Me Love	Robin S	122
Your Love	Frankie Knuckles	120

BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.

Production Tip

Most DAWs default to 120 BPM. Set your project to 124 BPM for a punchier club-ready feel and lock the kick to every quarter note.

Want to check if your track matches the typical House tempo?

Use the Tap Tempo Tool