Type or paste your categories and numbers. The pie chart is drawn at once, with the percent on each slice. Save it as a PNG.
Copy two columns in Excel or Google Sheets — the names and the numbers — and paste them straight in. Sort them from big to small: the first slice starts at 12 o'clock.
About the Pie Chart Maker
This free pie chart maker turns a list of numbers into a pie chart with the percent written on each slice. Type or paste your categories and amounts, and the chart is drawn at once. Then download it as a PNG for a report, a slide or a school project.
The page opens with a sample — a monthly budget — so you can see how it works. Replace it with your own rows. You do not need Excel, an account or an upload: the chart is drawn in your browser, and your numbers never leave your device.
Features
- Percent on every slice — worked out from your numbers, so the slices always make one whole
- Type, paste or open a file — paste from Excel or Google Sheets, or open an XLSX, CSV or ODS file
- 10 styles — Classic, Minimal, Bold, Dark, Neon, Print, Chalkboard, Notebook, Playful and Elegant
- Pie or doughnut — a doughnut chart shows the total in the middle
- Your own colours — choose a colour for every slice
- Download a PNG — up to 1600 pixels wide, sharp on slides and in print
- Fullscreen — show the chart big on a projector or a TV
- Private — nothing is uploaded; it works in your browser
When to use a pie chart — and when a bar chart is better
A pie chart answers one question: how is one whole split into parts? Think of a budget, the answers to one survey question, or the share of each product in sales. If your numbers are not parts of one whole, a bar chart is clearer. Use the Bar Graph Maker for those.
| Use a pie chart when… | Use a bar chart when… |
|---|---|
| The parts make one whole (a budget, a survey) | The numbers are not parts of one whole |
| There are 2 to 6 parts | There are many categories |
| You want to show that one part is big | Small differences matter |
| Every number is positive | Some numbers can be negative |
| There is one set of numbers | You compare two or more sets (this year and last year) |
People are good at seeing a half or a quarter of a circle. They are bad at comparing two slices of 18% and 21%. If the exact order matters, use bars.
Tips for a pie chart people can read
- Use 6 slices or fewer. Put the small ones together as "Other". The tool reminds you when there are more than 6.
- Sort from big to small. The first slice starts at 12 o'clock and the rest go clockwise, so the order of your rows is the order of the slices.
- Show the percents. "Show the percent on each slice" is on. Very thin slices (3% or less) get no label, so they do not overlap.
- Write a clear title — for example "My monthly budget — $2,550".
- Do not use 3D or tilted pies. They make the front slices look bigger than they are.
- Pick colours that are easy to tell apart. Every style has its own set, or choose Custom and pick a colour for each slice.
How the percents are worked out
Each slice is its number ÷ the total × 100. This is the sample budget on the page:
| Category | Amount | Share of the pie |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,200 | 47% |
| Food | $450 | 18% |
| Savings | $300 | 12% |
| Transport | $250 | 10% |
| Bills | $200 | 8% |
| Fun | $150 | 6% |
| Total | $2,550 | 100% |
Rent is 1,200 ÷ 2,550 = 0.47, so it fills 47% of the circle — almost half. The percents are rounded to whole numbers, so they can add up to 99% or 101%. That is normal. For the exact shares, use the Percentage Calculator.
10 styles for school, work and screens
- Classic — clean and bright; it follows the light or dark look of your screen
- Minimal — one blue and soft greys, for business reports
- Bold — strong colours and thick white gaps between slices
- Dark and Neon — for slides with a dark background; Neon glows
- Print — black outlines and light greys, so it saves ink
- Chalkboard and Notebook — for the classroom and school projects
- Playful — warm, round and friendly, for kids
- Elegant — a serif font and calm colours, for a formal report
Your choice is saved in this browser, so the next chart opens in the same style.
How to use it
- Type or paste your rows — a name and a number on each line. Keep the header row if you have one
- Check the columns — choose where the slice names come from, and tick the column with the numbers
- Choose Pie or Doughnut under Chart type
- Add a title and pick a style
- (Optional) set Colours to Custom to pick a colour for each slice, or choose a bigger picture size
- Press Download PNG — the picture is ready the moment the chart changes
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a pie chart?
Type one category and one number on each line — for example "Rent 1200". The pie chart is drawn at once, with the percent on each slice. Add a title, pick a style and press Download PNG.
Can I make a pie chart from Excel or Google Sheets data?
Yes. Select two columns — the names and the numbers — copy them, and paste them into the box. Or switch to Open a spreadsheet and choose the XLSX or CSV file. The columns are found for you.
How many slices should a pie chart have?
Six or fewer is best. With more, the slices get thin and hard to compare. Put the small ones together in one "Other" slice, or use a bar graph instead.
How do I show percentages on a pie chart?
They are on by default. The tool divides each number by the total and writes the percent on the slice. Untick "Show the percent on each slice" to hide them.
What is the difference between a pie chart and a doughnut chart?
They show the same thing. A doughnut chart has a hole in the middle, and this tool writes the total in that hole. Some people find a doughnut easier to read, because you compare the length of the arcs.
Can I use a pie chart for test scores or temperatures?
No — those numbers are not parts of one whole. A pie of five students' scores means nothing. Use a bar graph to compare them.
Is my data uploaded?
No. The chart is drawn on your own device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and the tool works without an account.
Related tools
- Bar Graph Maker — compare amounts with bars
- Chart Maker — line, area and bar charts from a spreadsheet
- Percentage Calculator — work out any share of a total
- 50/30/20 Budget Calculator — plan the budget you want to chart
- Venn Diagram Maker — show what groups have in common
- Sankey Diagram Generator — show where money flows
