> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/consume/discover/search-the-hub/metrics.md).
# Metrics
A Metric is a computed business measure defined on a Data Product's semantic layer, such as `active_customers` or `customer_lifetime_value`. Metrics let consumers find a ready-made value without building a query.
This page covers how to **discover** Metrics from the Hub.
## Switch the search scope to Metrics
By default the Hub lists Data Products. To browse Metrics, open the scope selector using the icon next to the search field and choose **Metrics**.
The Hub then lists the Metrics available in the selected Tenant as cards. Each card shows the Metric icon, its name, and a short description of what it measures, so you can spot a ready-made measure without writing a query.
The Hub with the search scope set to Metrics.
## Filter Metrics
When many Metrics exist, the **Filter by** panel helps you reach the right measure faster. Narrow the list by:
* **Data Product**: see only Metrics from the product you care about.
* **Tags**: group Metrics by the conventions your team uses.
* **Owner**: find Metrics maintained by a specific person you trust or can ask.
You can combine filters with keyword search to narrow the list further. See [Filters](/consume/discover/search-the-hub/filters.md) for how the filter panel works.
## Open a Metric
Click a Metric in the list to open its detail panel on the right and confirm it fits before you use it. The panel shows:
* **Description**: what the Metric measures, so you can confirm it matches the business question you have.
* **Composition**: the measure, dimensions, and time field that make up the Metric, so you know exactly how the value is calculated.
* **Product**: the Data Product the Metric belongs to, so you can trace it to a trusted source.
* **Owner**: the user who owns the Metric, so you know who to ask about it.
* **Tag(s)**: the tags applied to the Metric, which place it within your team's conventions.
The Metric detail panel.
Select **Open in Studio** to explore the Metric further in the Studio query interface.
## Explore more
* [Perspectives](/consume/discover/search-the-hub/perspectives.md)
* [Query in Studio](/consume/understand/overview.md)
* [Explore assets](/consume/understand/assets.md)
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