# Histogram

The histogram is suitable for visualizing distribution of numerical data over a continuous interval, or a certain time period. The data is divided into bins, and each bar in a histogram represents the tabulated frequency at each bin.

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

[Histogram Chart](https://play.vidyard.com/fYLPyQEUDQN11SD8CEFVKg)

## When to use the histogram

The histogram is suitable for visualizing distribution of numerical data over a continuous interval, or a certain time period.

### Advantages

The histogram organizes large amounts of data, and produces a visualization quickly, using a single dimension.

### Disadvantages

The histogram is not relevant for detailed analysis of the data as it deals with a summary of the data distribution.

## Learn more

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

* [Interpreting Histograms](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Interpreting_histograms)

Related learning:

* [Interpreting Histograms](https://help.qlik.com/lnk/Interpreting_histograms)