Meter Charts

A Meter Chart is a type of chart designed to visualize performance or progress against a set goal or threshold, resembling a speedometer or gauge. It is particularly effective for displaying key performance indicators (KPIs) and is widely used in dashboards to provide an at-a-glance understanding of metrics.

For Jedox users, meter charts can be particularly useful for (but not limited to) visualizing KPIs, goal tracking, user-friendly representation, enhanced dashboards, or actionable insights.

Setting up a meter chart

To create a meter chart in the Designer, follow these steps:

  1. Build a new Jedox Web Spreadsheet or open an already existing one.

  2. From the toolbar at the top of the interface, Click on the Insert option in the toolbar, and from the dropdown menu, select Charts. This will display a variety of chart types that are available for selection.



  3. From the chart options, find and select the Meter chart type. You can choose between Odometer full, Odometer half, Wide angular meter, orOdometer full with dual axes chart variations based on your needs.

  4. Define the data series and dimensions for the x-axis (e.g., time or categories) and y-axis (e.g., values or metrics). To do this, you can use the Data Source section. In this section, you can select your Source type from Sheet range, Ad hoc View, Stored View, or SQL query.

  5. Use the customization options to adjust labels, legends, size and position, and the chart's visibility.

  6. Click on OK to incorporate the chart into your report. You can now preview the final output to ensure it meets your requirements.

By following these steps, you can effectively create and customize a meter chart to visualize your data trends and insights. For more information on how to fill the Insert Chart menu, check the Creating a Chart article.

Meter chart types in Jedox

As mentioned, this chart resembles a speedometer, with a needle pointing to a value on a scale, making it ideal for quickly visualizing KPIs and progress.

The odometer full chart below shows the Actual units sold for a specific month.

The odometer half chart displays a semi-circular gauge, offering a more compact view while retaining the clarity of KPI visualization, ideal for dashboards with limited space.

The chart below shows the revenue (in thousands) generated for different products in relation to the evaluation target.

This variation features a broader angular range. It provides a more expansive view, allowing for finer distinctions between values while maintaining the at-a-glance readability of an odometer-style chart.

The wide angular meter chart below compares the Budget of units sold over several years.

This chart features a full circular scale with two axes, allowing the visualization of two related metrics simultaneously, providing a more comprehensive view of performance or progress.

The odometer full with dual axes chart below compares the turnover for several products.

Updated April 14, 2025