How do I make a frequency table from my data?
Choose a local CSV, Excel, JSON or Parquet file, or paste CSV with a header row. Choose the fields in the controls to draw and edit your chart; xmetric processes the data in this browser.
No data loaded. Choose your own file or try the sample.
What does a frequency table show?
A frequency table counts how often each category occurs.
Definition source: Frequency table reference. xmetric uses its own native chart engine.
What does the frequency table sample show?
Choose Category: North occurs in 3 sample rows and South occurs in 3 sample rows. These are row counts, not sums of Value.
Source: the illustrative input rows below, also supplied by Try sample data. This is an example, not a result from your file.
| Period | Category | Value | Other | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | South | 18 | 13 | 6 |
| 3 | North | 15 | 17 | 4 |
| 4 | South | 24 | 21 | 9 |
| 5 | North | 20 | 19 | 5 |
| 6 | South | 28 | 30 | 8 |
When should I choose a frequency table instead of a histogram?
Choose a histogram to group numeric values into bins instead of counting category labels.
| Chart | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Frequency table | A frequency table counts how often each category occurs. |
| Histogram | Choose a histogram to group numeric values into bins instead of counting category labels. |
What limits apply to my data?
These limits apply to tabular imports, not native Power BI or Tableau report compatibility. File size and browser memory limit what xmetric can open. Group large datasets before drawing a chart.
| Limit | Current behavior |
|---|---|
| File size | 32 MiB on constrained devices; 160 MiB otherwise |
| Imported rows | Up to 3,500,000 |
| Chart marks | Up to 10,000 |
| Download | SVG chart |
Source: xmetric limits and verification record, checked 2026-10-27. These are product limits, not file-format limits.
Can I chart a CSV without uploading my data?
Yes. xmetric reads the selected file or pasted CSV in your browser. Opening and editing this local chart does not upload the file.
Which columns does this frequency table need?
Count how often each category appears in your data. Start with Category. Choose the additional series, target or date fields when the controls request them.
Can I export the chart and keep editing it?
Yes. Download SVG for a static chart, or choose Continue editing in xmetric to carry the data and selected chart into the app. Check the chart before sharing it.