Pie Chart Maker

Make a Pie Chart with Percentages

You do not need to calculate percentages before making a pie chart. Enter raw numbers, like 132 votes or 4,500 dollars, and this tool computes each slice's share of the total and prints it on the chart. Change a value and every percentage updates instantly.

Rounding is handled properly too. Naive rounding often makes labels sum to 99 or 101 percent, which sharp-eyed readers notice. The percentages here are rounded so they always total exactly 100.

You choose what each label shows: the percentage alone, the category name, the raw value, or any combination. Labels can sit inside slices or outside with leader lines when slices get thin.

Example chart: Poll: Where Should the Offsite Be?Poll: Where Should the Offsite Be?Mountains · 37%No preference · 7%Campsite · 11%City weekend · 18%Beach · 27%
Example: Poll: Where Should the Offsite Be?. Load it into the editor below and make it yours.

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This example is loaded into the editor below — swap in your own numbers, restyle it, and download the result. Free, no signup, no watermark.

Poll: Where Should the Offsite Be?Mountains · 37%No preference · 7%Campsite · 11%City weekend · 18%Beach · 27%
36.7%
26.9%
17.8%
11.4%
7.2%

Total: 360

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When to use it

  • Survey results, where readers expect percentages rather than raw counts
  • Budget shares, market shares, or any breakdown discussed in percent
  • Reports and homework where the percentages must visibly add to 100
  • Any chart whose raw values, like 7,431 and 2,906, are harder to compare than 72% and 28%

Tips for a better chart

  • Enter raw values and let the tool do the division. Fewer manual steps, fewer mistakes.
  • One decimal place is plenty for most charts. Whole percentages are even cleaner if slices differ clearly.
  • Show name and percent together for standalone charts, so readers never have to match colors against a legend.
  • If several slices are under 3 percent, group them into "Other" with one click and the labels stop colliding.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a pie chart with percentages?

Enter your raw numbers, then turn on percentage labels in the label settings. The tool converts each value to its share of the total and displays it on the slice. No manual math needed.

Why do my percentages not add up to 100 in other tools?

Because each label is rounded on its own, three slices of 33.33 percent each round to 33 + 33 + 33 = 99. This tool uses a rounding method that distributes the leftover so the printed labels always total 100.

Can I show both the value and the percentage?

Yes. Labels can include the category name, the raw value, and the percentage in any combination, and you can style the font and size.

Do my numbers have to add up to 100 before I start?

No. Enter any positive numbers, like votes, dollars, or hours, and each slice is sized by its share of the sum. Percentages are derived automatically.

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