# Box plot

The box plot is suitable for comparing range and distribution for groups of numerical data, illustrated by a box with whiskers, and a center line in the middle. The whiskers represent high and low reference values for excluding outlier values.

[Box Plot](https://play.vidyard.com/bXq5UHmAbKevsv4H3UsA3G)

You can define the box start and end points, and whiskers ranges with a few different presets, or define your own settings using expressions.

![Box plot. ](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Resources/Images/dr_boxplot.png)

1. First whisker
2. Box start
3. Center line
4. Box end
5. Last whisker

Tip noteYou can hover over a box to display a popup showing the respective values of the box plot elements.

## When to use the box plot

The box plot is suitable for comparing range and distribution for groups of numerical data.

Advantages: The box plot organizes large amounts of data, and visualizes outlier values.

Disadvantages: The box plot is not relevant for detailed analysis of the data as it deals with a summary of the data distribution.

## Learn more

* [Creating box plots](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/Visualizations/BoxPlot/create-box-plots.htm)

* [Interpreting Box Plots](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Interpreting_box_plots)

Related learning:

* [Interpreting Box Plots](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Interpreting_box_plots)