Looker Studio Calculated Fields and Custom Metrics for Ads
Looker Studio calculated fields let you create custom metrics not available in standard data sources. Common examples: ROAS (Revenue/Cost), CPA (Cost/Conversions), CTR (Clicks/Impressions×100), lead-to-sale rate, profit (Revenue - Cost), and blended CPA across platforms. Create calculated fields in
Quick Summary
Looker Studio calculated fields let you create custom metrics not available in standard data sources. Common examples: ROAS (Revenue/Cost), CPA (Cost/Conversions), CTR (Clicks/Impressions×100), lead-to-sale rate, profit (Revenue - Cost), and blended CPA across platforms. Create calculated fields in the data source editor or at the chart level. Use CASE statements for conditional logic (e.g., campaign type labels) and mathematical operators for custom formulas.
Process Flow
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Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these 5 steps to complete this guide
Creating Calculated Fields
Common Formulas
CASE Statements
Blended Metrics
Best Practices
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