To calculate a weighted average in Looker Studio, follow these steps:
1. Set Up Your Data Source
Ensure that your data source has columns for:
- Value: The metric you want to average (e.g., Sales, Revenue, Scores).
- Weight: The weight factor associated with each value (e.g., Quantity, Volume, Importance Score).
2. Create a Calculated Field for Weighted Value
- Go to Resource > Manage added data sources.
- Select your data source and click Add a field.
- Name this field, such as "Weighted Value".
- Enter the formula:
Value * Weight - Click Save.
3. Create a Calculated Field for Total Weight
- Create another calculated field, naming it something like "Total Weight".
- Set the formula to:
SUM(Weight) - Click Save.
4. Create the Weighted Average Formula
- Now, create the main weighted average field.
- Set up the formula as:
SUM(Weighted Value) / Total Weight - Click Save.
5. Add the Weighted Average to Your Chart
- In your report, add a chart that uses the weighted average metric.
- Choose the appropriate dimension, and use your weighted average field to visualize it.
Example Formula Summary
- Weighted Value =
Value * Weight - Total Weight =
SUM(Weight) - Weighted Average =
SUM(Weighted Value) / Total Weight
These steps will give you a weighted average value in Looker Studio for your dataset! Let me know if you'd like help with specific calculations or visualizations.
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