A log-to-metrics transformation system includes a log-to-metrics application executing on a processor. The log-to-metrics transformation system receives a format associated with machine data, and further receives, via a first graphical control, a first set of metric identifiers corresponding to a first set of metrics associated with the machine data. The log-to-metrics transformation system generates a first set of mappings between the first set of metric identifiers and a first set of field values included in the machine data. The log-to-metrics transformation system stores the first set of mappings and an association with the format of the machine data. The log-to-metrics transformation system, based on the first set of mappings, causes the first set of field values to be extracted from the machine data. Further, a first metric included in the first set of metrics is determined based on at least a portion of the first set of field values.