Pie Chart Guides — Best Practices for Data Visualization
Learn how to create effective pie charts with our comprehensive guides. From basic labeling techniques to advanced color theory, we cover everything you need to know about pie chart design.
Essential Guides
How to Label a Pie Chart
Master the art of pie chart labeling. Learn when to use percentages vs. values, optimal font sizes, label placement strategies, and accessibility considerations for clear, readable charts.
Choosing the Right Colors for Your Pie Chart
Dive into color theory for data visualization. Explore categorical palettes, colorblind-safe options, cultural color associations, and tools for picking the perfect palette for your data.
How Many Slices Should a Pie Chart Have?
The golden rule: 2-6 slices is ideal, 7+ becomes unreadable. Learn when to group small values into "Other" and how to maintain clarity with multiple data points.
Chart Type Comparisons
MOST POPULARPie Chart vs Bar Chart: When to Use Each
The definitive guide to choosing between pie and bar charts. Pie charts excel at showing part-to-whole relationships with ≤6 categories, while bar charts are better for comparisons and time series. See side-by-side examples.
When Pie Charts Fail: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from common pie chart mistakes: too many slices, similar-sized segments, 3D distortion, and misuse for time-series data. See before/after examples and better alternatives.
Specialized Topics
Creating Pie Charts for School Projects
Perfect for students and teachers! Turn homework datasets into professional charts in under 60 seconds. Free, no signup, no watermarks. Works with Google Slides and PowerPoint.