The data you need
One categorical variable, optionally with numeric values to total.
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Pie chart maker
Give every part its place.
Show how a whole divides into a few meaningful parts. Keep the colors distinct and the proportions clear.
Create a pie chartNo coding. Your data stays in your browser.
A little room to experimentSample data
A team across five departments
Department · 1,500 sample records
Palette
Background
Blue hour · DarkLight
A little context
When to use a pie chart.
Show the parts of a single whole when there are relatively few categories. Each slice represents a proportion of the total.
A design thought
Keep the number of slices small. If precise differences between similar values matter, try a bar chart.
Good question
Should I choose a pie chart or a bar chart?
A pie chart emphasizes parts of one whole. A bar chart makes exact comparisons easier, especially when categories have similar values or there are many of them.