Budget allocation
Show how one project budget is divided into non-overlapping categories.
SHOW THE PARTS OF A WHOLE
Create a pie chart
to explain every share.
Turn a budget, spending breakdown or category mix into a pie chart. Work with a few clear slices and show how each contributes to the total.
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Try this sample dataset
A fictional budget split across four categories. These values add up to 100, so each value also represents its percentage share.
SAMPLE DATA
| Category | Budget share |
|---|---|
| Design | 20 |
| Development | 45 |
| Marketing | 25 |
| Operations | 10 |
CHART PREVIEWIllustrative data
Project budget allocation
How to make a pie chart
- 01
Define a single whole
Choose categories that represent separate parts of the same total. Use one non-negative numeric series.
- 02
Enter category values
Edit the example or import Excel/CSV. Use original amounts or percentage values that describe the same whole.
- 03
Label the slices
Adjust the legend and enable percentage labels. Keep category names concise and explain the total.
- 04
Export and share
Export an image for your document or slides. In the editor, you can also choose a donut chart variation.
When a pie chart helps
Spending breakdown
Summarize categories from the same reporting period, with each amount counted once.
Category composition
Explain a small number of shares in one total, such as referral sources or a product mix.
Pie chart maker
Keep the whole and its parts clear
- Use non-negative values with a total greater than zero. Negative values do not represent meaningful pie slices.
- Make sure categories do not overlap or count the same amount twice.
- Group very small categories when appropriate, and explain what “Other” contains.
- For many categories or close values, use a bar chart to make comparison easier.
Frequently asked questions
Do my values have to add up to 100?
No. You can enter original counts or amounts. Percentage labels show each value as a share of the total. If you enter percentages, make sure they describe one complete whole.
Can I make a donut chart?
Yes. Choose the donut variation from the editor’s chart picker. The example on this page opens a basic pie chart.
Can I use negative numbers?
Use non-negative values and a total greater than zero. For data containing gains and losses or other negative values, choose a bar or line chart instead.
How many slices should I use?
Use a small number of distinct categories that remain readable. If slices are numerous or very similar in size, a bar chart usually makes comparison clearer.
Can I make and export charts for free?
Yes. Guests and free accounts can export PNG, JPEG and SVG within the current daily allowance. PDF, GIF, MP4 and interactive HTML require sign-in and an active trial or paid membership. See the pricing page for current limits and plans.
Is my chart data uploaded?
Spreadsheet parsing, chart editing and export rendering run in your browser. Saving a cloud template uploads its chart configuration and data to PeasyChart. Export authorization uses the server to check your allowance or membership.
Make your next chart with your own data.
Import your spreadsheet, or explore the sample before using your own file.