dbt MetricFlow Metrics Overview (2026)

Official dbt documentation for MetricFlow metrics — last updated May 18, 2026.

Key facts surfaced (2026-05-19):

• Five metric types: simple, cumulative, derived, ratio, conversion — each with type-specific YAML parameters.
• Metrics defined in YAML configuration files within dbt projects.
• dbt Semantic Layer enables consistent metric definitions across BI tools (Tableau, Excel, Hex).
• Jinja templating used for metric filters referencing entities, dimensions, and time dimensions.
• Curriculum reference: composable CDP equivalent of AEP CJA calculated metrics for marketing attribution models (Module 11).