How to Create a Calculated Field In Looker Studio

Do you want to take your data analysis to the next level? Creating a calculated field in Looker Studio can help you customise your data analysis and gain deeper insights.

In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of creating a calculated field in Looker Studio.

Header Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Creating a Calculated Field in Looker Studio
A. Accessing the Data Source
B. Creating a New Field
C. Entering the Calculation Formula
III. Best Practices for Creating Calculated Fields in Looker Studio
IV. Conclusion

I. Introduction

Looker Studio is a powerful data visualisation tool that allows you to create custom reports and dashboards to track your business metrics. One of the key features of Looker Studio is the ability to create calculated fields. These are custom formulas that you can use to transform your data and get deeper insights into your business metrics.

II. Creating a Calculated Field in Looker Studio

To create a calculated field in Looker Studio, follow these steps:

A. Accessing the Data Source

  1. Log in to your Looker Studio account.
  2. Access the report that you want to add a calculated field to.
  3. Click on the “Edit” button to access the report editor.

B. Creating a New Field

  1. Locate the metrics section on the right hand side and click on “Add Metric” button.
  2. Then click on “Create Field”.
  3. Give your new field a name.

C. Entering the Calculation Formula

  1. In the “Formula” field, enter your custom calculation formula.
  2. Use Looker Studio’s built-in functions and operators to create your formula (e.g., SUM, AVG, CONCAT, etc.).
  3. If you get a “Unknown dimension or metric” error, then you’ll need to fix the formula so it is valid.
  4. Save your new calculated field.

III. Best Practices for Creating Calculated Fields in Looker Studio

  • Use descriptive names for your calculated fields to make it easy to identify them.
  • Use the correct data types for your calculated fields to ensure accurate calculations.
  • Test your calculated fields thoroughly to ensure that they are working correctly.
  • Consider creating reusable calculated fields that can be used in multiple reports or dashboards.

IV. Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this guide and following best practices, you can create custom calculated fields in Looker Studio to transform your data and gain deeper insights into your business metrics.

Remember to test your calculated fields thoroughly to ensure that they are working correctly and helping you to make data-driven decisions.

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