Table 1. Cumulative cents positions of the equal-tempered and the just intonation Bohlen-Pierce scales.
| Semitone step | Interval name | Equal temperament (cents) | Just intonation (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP first | 146.3 | 133.2 |
| 2 | BP second | 292.6 | 301.8 |
| 3 | BP third | 438.9 | 435.1 |
| 4 | BP fourth | 585.2 | 582.5 |
| 5 | BP fifth | 731.5 | 736.9 |
| 6 | BP sixth | 877.8 | 884.4 |
| 7 | BP seventh | 1024.1 | 1017.6 |
| 8 | BP eighth | 1170.4 | 1165.0 |
| 9 | BP ninth | 1316.7 | 1319.4 |
| 10 | BP tenth | 1463.0 | 1466.9 |
| 11 | BP eleventh | 1609.3 | 1600.1 |
| 12 | BP twelfth | 1755.6 | 1768.7 |
| 13 | Tritave | 1901.9 | 1901.9 |