How to Create KPI in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create KPI in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI report and select the visual.
Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
Click on the 'KPI' icon.
Drag and drop fields to your KPI.
By following these steps, you can create a KPI in Power BI.
Quick answer: To create a KPI, open your report in Power BI and select the visual. Next, go to the Visualizations pane, click the KPI icon, and drag and drop the required fields into your KPI.
About this Power BI tutorial
Build key performance indicators in Power BI by selecting your visual, choosing the KPI icon in the Visualizations pane, and adding your fields. This guide shows how to create KPI in Power BI in 5 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI report and select the visual" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can create a KPI in Power BI". 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 create KPI in Power BI?
5 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 Create Matrix in Power BI, How to Create Measures in Power BI and How to Create Pivot Table in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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