Histogram in Power BI

[csaethre19]

I need to create a histogram using Power BI but it appears there is no histogram visualization to choose from. Everytime I try to find resources online I find tutorials explaining how to import a Microsoft visualization for a histogram, but I cannot find this particular one - it just isn't available. I get two other options, both of which do not seem to work and I can't find any resources on how to use them. Does anyone know how to create a pretty basic histogram in Power BI desktop?

[PhilipTreacy · Accepted solution]

Hi @csaethre19 

Download example PBIX file

If you want to use the in-built Clustered Column visual, you can create your own bins.

In my example file I've used this data, and added a column for the Bin.  Each bin respresents $1000 more in sales.

Then plot the Bin on the x-axis and the Count of Bin on the y-axis (I've renamed the axes)

Your approach would be similar with your data.

Regards

Phil

[csaethre19]

I will try this out! Thank you

[PhilipTreacy]

Hi @csaethre19 

If I go to More Visuals -> From AppSource and then search for Histogram, I get 2 results.  You don't?

Regards

Phil

[csaethre19]

I get those same two results. I just don't understand how to use them and any tutorial I find online mentions a histogram that is built by Microsoft and looks much easier to use.