> 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/v1/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 you find a ready-made value without building a query.

## Switch the scope to Metrics

Open the scope selector next to the search field and choose **Metrics**. The Hub lists the metrics in the tenant as cards, each showing the icon, name, and a short description of what it measures.

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## Filter

When many exist, the **Filter by** panel helps you reach the right measure: by **Data Product** (only metrics from the product you care about), **Tags** (your team's conventions), or **Owner** (a person you trust or can ask). Combine with keyword search to narrow further. See [Filters](/consume/v1/discover/search-the-hub/filters.md).

## Open one

Click a metric to open its detail panel and confirm it fits before you use it. The panel shows:

* **Description:** what it measures, so you can match it to your question.
* **Composition:** the measure, dimensions, and time field that make up the metric, so you know exactly how the value is calculated.
* **Product** and **Owner:** the Data Product it belongs to and who to ask about it.
* **Tags:** where it sits in your team's conventions.

Select **Open in Studio** to explore the metric in the [Studio query interface](/consume/v1/evaluate/query-in-studio.md).

Explore more: [Perspectives](/consume/v1/discover/search-the-hub/perspectives.md) or [Explore assets](/consume/v1/evaluate/assets.md).


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