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description: Use a builder calculation to create a custom measurement when you have subscriber-level data and you want more information, such as click rates or open rates. For example, you have geographical location data and you want to see the click rate per city.
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# Create a Builder Calculation

Use a builder calculation to create a custom measurement when you have subscriber-level data and you want more information, such as click rates or open rates. For example, you have geographical location data and you want to see the click rate per city.

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1. On the Queries tab, click **Create New Query**.
2. Name your query.
3. Select **Builder**, and click **Create**.
4. On the left side, click the **Data Set** tab.
5. To add a builder calculation, under **Builder Calculations**, click the plus sign.
    
    ![builder\_calculation](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-mc_data_management_and_analytics-264-0-0-production-enus/7988f60d-cd94-4b42-8836-dc11773564b5/mc_data_management_and_analytics/images/dato_builder_calc.png)
6. Name the measurement, and add an optional description.
7. Enter the logic. Here’s an example of an open rate measurement.
    
    ![builder\_calc\_example](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-mc_data_management_and_analytics-264-0-0-production-enus/7988f60d-cd94-4b42-8836-dc11773564b5/mc_data_management_and_analytics/images/dato_builder_calc_example.png)
8. Save your work.
9. To use the builder calculation in your query, on the **Measurements** tab, click the plus sign.
10. From **Builder Calculations**, select the measurement.
11. Run your query.

#### See Also

- [Click Rate Builder Calculation Example](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_dat_builder_calculations_example.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Use this example to see how data is pulled from connected data extensions (regions) and engagement data (sends, bounces, and clicks).")