The data you need
One category and, optionally, one numeric variable.
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Bar chart maker
Make comparisons look effortless.
Turn categories into clear comparisons. Choose your colors, set the order, and give every label room to breathe.
Create a bar chartNo coding. Your data stays in your browser.
A little room to experimentSample data
Average annual salary by department
Mean annual salary · 1,500 sample records
Palette
Background
Blue hour · DarkLight
A little context
When to use a bar chart.
Compare totals, counts, or averages across categories. A shared zero baseline makes the differences easy to read.
A design thought
Use horizontal bars when category names are long. Order by value when the ranking is the story.
Good question
Can I make a horizontal bar chart?
Yes. Choose the orientation that gives your category labels enough room. Horizontal bars work especially well with longer names.