Free Pie Chart Maker
Paste label,value data and build a pie or donut chart.
How to Make a Pie Chart (3 Steps)
- Paste label,value pairs — one per line (e.g.
Chrome,65) - Choose pie or donut style, toggle the legend
- Save as PNG or PDF — no watermark added
How to Make a Pie Chart in Excel
In Excel, select your label and value columns, go to Insert → Charts → Pie, and choose your style. To convert to a donut, right-click the chart and select “Change Chart Type” → Donut. For faster online pie charts without Excel, paste your data above.
How to Make a Pie Chart in Google Sheets
In Google Sheets, put your category labels in column A and their values in column B. Select both columns, click Insert → Chart, and in the Chart Editor set the type to “Pie chart.” Under Customize → Pie chart you can set a donut hole, and under Customize → Legend you can reposition the legend. Google Sheets automatically calculates percentages. For a quick pie chart without opening a spreadsheet, paste your label,value pairs into this tool and download .
When to Use a Pie Chart
Pie charts work best when showing how parts make up a whole — especially with 3–7 categories. For more categories, a bar chart is easier to read. Avoid pie charts when the values are similar in size (the slices look the same) or when you need to compare across multiple groups.
Pie Chart vs Donut Chart
Both show part-to-whole relationships. Donut charts have a hollow center that can display a summary value (like total). Some research suggests donut charts are slightly easier to read because the center white space reduces visual distortion. Choose based on preference — both convey the same data.
FAQ
Do my values need to add up to 100?
No — the chart automatically calculates percentages from your raw values. Enter actual counts, dollars, or any unit.
How many slices can I have?
Up to 10 slices with distinct colors. For more categories, consider grouping small slices into “Other.”
Related Tools
- Line Graph Maker — Track ordered values and changes over time.
Related Guides
- What Is a Pie Chart? — Anatomy, donut chart variant, and when pie charts work (and don't).
- How to Make a Pie Chart Online — Step-by-step guide using this tool.
- How to Make a Pie Chart in Excel — Built-in pie and donut chart in Excel.
- Pie Chart vs Bar Chart — When slices beat bars and when they don't.
- What Chart Should I Use? — A decision guide covering every major chart type.
Further Reading
- Wikipedia: Pie Chart — History of the pie chart, including William Playfair's first known use in his Statistical Breviary (1801).
- Wikipedia: William Playfair — Biography of the Scottish engineer who invented the pie chart, bar chart, and line graph.
- Khan Academy: Pie Charts Review — Beginner-friendly guide to reading and constructing pie charts.
- Stephen Few: “Save the Pies for Dessert” — Influential analysis of when pie charts mislead and which alternatives communicate more clearly.