NES Tetris Gravity Comparison (Frames Per Row)
Compare 15 NES Tetris gravity speeds: level 0 at 48 frames, level 9 at 6, level 29 at 1 and more. Game data in a linked tool here. Full table and bars inside.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 gravity Top here at 48 frames per row. | 48 frames | Starting gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 0 gravity 48 frames |
| Level 1 gravity 43 frames per row. | 43 frames | Second gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 1 gravity 43 frames |
| Level 2 gravity 38 frames per row. | 38 frames | Third gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 2 gravity 38 frames |
| Level 3 gravity 33 frames per row. | 33 frames | Early gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 3 gravity 33 frames |
| Level 4 gravity 28 frames per row. | 28 frames | Early gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 4 gravity 28 frames |
| Level 5 gravity 23 frames per row. | 23 frames | Mid gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 5 gravity 23 frames |
| Level 6 gravity 18 frames per row. | 18 frames | Mid gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 6 gravity 18 frames |
| Level 7 gravity 13 frames per row. | 13 frames | Fast gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 7 gravity 13 frames |
| Level 8 gravity 8 frames per row. | 8 frames | Faster gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 8 gravity 8 frames |
| Level 9 gravity 6 frames per row. | 6 frames | Near max gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 9 gravity 6 frames |
| Levels 10 to 12 gravity 5 frames per row. | 5 frames | Grouped band gravity | NES Tetris game data: levels 10 to 12 gravity 5 frames |
| Levels 13 to 15 gravity 4 frames per row. | 4 frames | Grouped band gravity | NES Tetris game data: levels 13 to 15 gravity 4 frames |
| Levels 16 to 18 gravity 3 frames per row. | 3 frames | Grouped band gravity | NES Tetris game data: levels 16 to 18 gravity 3 frames |
| Levels 19 to 28 gravity 2 frames per row. | 2 frames | Grouped band gravity | NES Tetris game data: levels 19 to 28 gravity 2 frames |
| Level 29 plus gravity Lowest here at 1 frame per row. | 1 frames | Killscreen gravity | NES Tetris game data: level 29 plus gravity 1 frame |
About this converter
NES Tetris gravity frames run 1 to 48 across fifteen level bands. Level 0 at 48 frames per row tops the table as the slowest fall. Level 1 at 43 and level 2 at 38 follow. Level 3 at 33 and level 4 at 28 hold early ranks. Level 5 at 23 and level 6 at 18 bridge mid. Level 7 at 13 and level 8 at 8 drop fast. Level 9 at 6 leads the grouped bands. Levels 10 to 12 at 5, 13 to 15 at 4, 16 to 18 at 3, 19 to 28 at 2 close ranks. Level 29 plus at 1 frame is the killscreen base. Every value is the official game gravity table in frames per grid row.
How to use it
Pick two levels and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first frames, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total frames. Try 1 level 0 against level 29 speeds.
PAL versions differ in timing and stay out because only NTSC values are rowed, stated here. Soft drop speeds sit on a separate scale. DAS charge rates never enter rows. Level 0 at 48 equals forty eight level 29 rows of fall time.
FAQ
Which level falls slowest?
Level 0 at 48 frames per grid row.
Which falls fastest?
Level 29 plus at 1 frame per row.
Where are these numbers from?
NES Tetris NTSC game gravity data in frames per row.
Are PAL speeds included?
No. Only NTSC values are rowed. PAL timing stays out.
Sources
- NES Tetris game gravity table (levels 0 to 9: 48, 43, 38, 33, 28, 23, 18, 13, 8, 6 frames)
- NES Tetris game gravity table (levels 10 to 29 plus: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 frames)
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 15 entries
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