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# Gauge

Gauge Chart Examples

Gauge charts are useful to show simple values as a percentage of a target or maximum

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## Basic Gauge Chart

```sql
-- @chart: gauge
-- @title: Basic Gauge
-- @subtitle: A Basic Gauge Chart
SELECT Conversion_Rate
FROM (
  VALUES (35)
) AS t1 (Conversion_Rate);
```

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| CONVERSION\_RATE |
| ---------------- |
| 35.0             |