# How to Create Custom Metrics in Amplitude

> To create custom metrics in Amplitude, open the experiment editor, go to the Goals tab, click the Pencil icon, and tap Create a Custom Metric. Enter a unique label and description, select your preferred metric type and events from the menus, and click Save and Close to add the metric to your experiment.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-custom-metrics-in-amplitude/
Apps: Amplitude
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a396dab56e05a00fdfd0a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside Amplitude's experiment editor, head over to the Goals tab and click its corresponding 'Pencil' icon.
2. After that, tap the 'Create a Custom Metric' button under the Define the Goal section.
3. Click the title field, then enter a unique metric label. At the same time, write a short description and type it into the field right below the title.
4. Following that, specify your preferred 'Metric Type' and Events'. Simply tap their respective menus and pick your preferred choices.
5. Once done, tap 'Save and Close' to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, the custom metric will be created and added to your goal experiment.