**To delete a custom metric**
The following ``delete-custom-metric`` example deletes a custom metric. ::
aws iot delete-custom-metric \
--metric-name batteryPercentage \
--region us-east-1
Output::
HTTP 200
For more information, see `Custom metrics <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/iot/latest/developerguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.html>`__ in the *AWS IoT Core Developer Guide*.