Vinyl Pitch Shift at 32 RPM (33 RPM Record)
Playing a 33 RPM record at 32 RPM lowers the pitch by approximately 90 cents.
How to use this tool
- Enter nominal rpm and actual rpm in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your pitch shift and the full breakdown beneath it.
A turntable running slow at 32 RPM instead of 33.33 RPM lowers the pitch by nearly a semitone, noticeably detuning the music.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does turntable speed affect pitch?
- A record encodes audio at a fixed groove density. If it spins faster than intended, frequencies are higher (pitch goes up); slower means pitch drops.