How to Calculate Percentage in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Calculate Percentage in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your report and go to the 'Modeling' tab.
Click 'New measure'.
Enter the DAX formula to calculate the percentage.
Click the check icon to apply and commit the formula.
Quick answer: To calculate percentage in Power BI, open your report and go to the Modeling tab. Click New measure, enter the DAX formula to calculate the percentage, and click the check icon to apply and commit the formula.
About this Power BI tutorial
Compute percentages in Power BI by opening the Modeling tab, creating a new measure, entering your DAX formula, and committing the changes. This guide shows how to calculate Percentage in Power BI in 4 steps, starting with "Open your report and go to the 'Modeling' tab" and finishing with "Click the check icon to apply and commit the formula". 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 calculate Percentage in Power BI?
4 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 Change a Visual in Power BI, How to Change Background Color in Power BI and How to Change Category Label in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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