Animation Timing Sheet Calculator
Calculate frame numbers for animation tempos based on BPM and FPS.
Inputs
BPM
fps
Results
Frames per Beat
12
Frames per Action12
Seconds per Beat0.5 sec
Walk Cycle (2 beats)24 frames
Run Cycle (1 beat)12 frames
Actions Per Second2
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Tempo (BPM), Frame Rate, and Beats per Action.
- Review the Frames per Beat result.
- Use Frames per Action and Seconds per Beat (sec) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Tempo (BPM)
| Tempo (BPM) | Frames per Beat |
|---|---|
| 48 | 30 |
| 118 | 12.2 |
| 202 | 7.13 |
| 272 | 5.29 |
What each input means
- Tempo (BPM)
- Beats per minute for the animation rhythm.
- Frame Rate
- Animation playback frame rate.
- Beats per Action
- How many beats one action takes (e.g., 1 beat = snappy, 4 beats = slow).
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersTempo (BPM) = 120, Frame Rate = 24, Beats per Action = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Frames per BeatFrames per Beat12 = 12
- Calculate Frames per ActionFrames per Action12 = 12
- Calculate Seconds per BeatSeconds per Beat0.5 = 0.5
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