Prepare categories and one measure
Put category labels in the first column and the values that make up the total in a numeric column. Use a header row to identify the selected measure.
Pie chart maker
Create a pie chart from one value column
Show how a total is divided across categories with a local pie chart maker. Select one numeric value column at a time so every slice and percentage has a clear meaning.
Create a pie chartRuns locally in your browser
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Data table
5/5 rows and 2/3 columns used in chart
Sample data · local only
Chart configuration
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How to make a pie chart
Pie charts need one category column and one numeric value column. The editor keeps the value-column selection single-choice to prevent ambiguous slices.
Import or paste your data
Upload an XLSX, XLS, CSV, or TSV file, or paste the table into the editor. The first column becomes the category label column.
Choose pie chart and select one value column
Switch to pie chart, then select exactly one numeric column. The preview shows the selected column name, slice values, and percentages.
Review labels and download
Check that the categories and total make sense, then export a PNG or SVG with the configured chart dimensions.
Use category and share data
Each row should describe one part of the total. Keep the numeric values comparable and avoid mixing different units in the selected value column.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| Search | 45 |
| Direct | 25 |
| Social | 18 |
| Referral | 12 |
When to use a pie chart
Show a share breakdown
Explain how traffic, revenue, responses, or another total is divided among categories.
Present budget allocation
Show the relative portion of a budget or workload when the categories form one meaningful whole.
Highlight composition
Use a compact visual to communicate the makeup of a total when only a few categories matter.
Pie chart tips
- Use a pie chart when the categories describe parts of one total.
- Keep the number of slices small so labels and differences stay readable.
- Select one numeric column and keep all values in the same unit.