Power BI Calculated Columns vs Measures - Simply Explained

Show notes

You can build the exact same number in Power BI two different ways, and they behave nothing alike. One of them gets stored inside your data model and follows every single row. In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:

• Two Ways To Do The Same Thing
• What Power BI Is Really Doing When You Click
• What A Calculated Column Actually Is
• What A Measure Actually Is
• The Real Difference Is Where The Calculation Stands
• Where Each One Lives In Your Report
• The Memory Bill Behind Your Slow Report
• The Mistakes Beginners Keep Making
• Where This Fits In Microsoft 365, Fabric, And Azure
• A Quick Recap And One Question For You

Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-microsoft-365-azure-cloud-power-platform-ai--6704921/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.