It’s a familiar scene in boardrooms everywhere: the data is available, but the real insights remain out of reach.

The key isn’t collecting more data—it’s organizing it the right way. That’s where fact tables and dimension tables in data warehousing come into play.

Fact tables capture the measurable side of business activity—things like sales, clicks, or shipments. Dimension tables add the context—who was involved, what happened, where, and when. Together, they turn raw data into clear, actionable intelligence.

In today’s data-driven world, understanding these concepts is essential. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how they work, the different structures you can use, and some expert tips to get the most out of them.