How to Add Count in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add Count in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open Power BI Desktop and select your visual.
Go to the 'Modeling' tab.
Select 'Quick Measure'.
Select a calculation.
Add the 'Base Value' and 'Category'.
Click 'Add' to apply changes.
A new measure appears that counts the number of entries.
Quick answer: To add count in Power BI Desktop, select your visual, open the Modeling tab, and choose Quick Measure. Next, select a calculation, add the Base Value and Category, and click Add to apply changes. A new measure will appear that counts the number of entries.
About this Power BI tutorial
Create a count measure in Power BI by using Quick Measure in the Modeling tab, selecting your calculation, and adding values. This guide shows how to add Count in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open Power BI Desktop and select your visual" and finishing with "A new measure appears that counts the number of entries". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Count in Power BI?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Add Data in Power BI, How to Add Data Labels in Power BI and How to Add Dataset in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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