How to format new measure (not column) in power BI as percentage?

Question

When I create a new measure with formula, i.e. sum(col1)/max(col2), it automatically converts the result into #.#% format. Strangely, it doesn\'t happen all the time; someti

Answer 1

There is another way to convert the value into % in Power BI Desktop.

1. Create a measure with simple Divide formula
2. Click on the name of measure in FIELDS section
3. Go to Modeling tab and select % sign in Formatting section

The field will automatically be converted to % value.