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Semi Circle Pie Chart Maker

Fit a part-to-whole chart into half the height

A semi circle pie chart draws only the top half of the circle, which keeps the same slice proportions while using about half the vertical space. InstaCharts creates one from any category and value columns with the Semi Circle option, and the Donut Inner Size setting turns it into a half donut.

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A live semi circle pie chart example

An interactive semi circle pie chart built and embedded with InstaCharts.

Templates

Semi Circle Pie Chart templates

Choose the Templates tab when you create a new sheet in InstaCharts. Each template loads a sample dataset with a finished chart, so you can replace the sample rows with your own numbers.

Marketing Budget Allocation

Semi circle donut chart

Annual marketing budget split across five channels, shown as a half donut.

ChannelBudget
Paid Search185000
Social Media142000
Content Marketing98000
Email54000
Events76000

Your data

What data you need for a semi circle pie chart

Paste your spreadsheet, upload a CSV or Excel file, or connect a Google Sheet, and InstaCharts detects your column types and builds the semi circle pie chart automatically.

X

X-Axis

Categorical data, the label for each slice

Y

Y-Axis

Numerical values, the size of each slice

Use cases

When to use a semi circle pie chart

Best uses

  • Fit a part-to-whole chart into a dashboard tile with limited height
  • Show a budget or portfolio split at the top of a report or slide
  • Present a small number of categories with a gauge style look
  • Place a text annotation with a headline number in the hollow center of a half donut

When another chart fits better

  • Many slices become crowded in a half circle, so a bar chart reads better
  • Slices of similar size are easier to compare as bars
  • Trends over time suit a line graph or a stacked bar chart

How it works

How to make a semi circle pie chart

  1. Step 1

    Add your data

    Paste a spreadsheet, or upload a CSV, Excel, TSV, or JSON file with a column of categories and a column of numbers.

    InstaCharts new sheet dialog with options to upload a file, connect a data source, or start a blank sheet

  2. Step 2

    Pick the pie chart

    Choose the pie chart type and map the category and value columns.

    InstaCharts chart type menu listing line, grouped line, bar, stacked bar, scatter plot, area, and pie charts

  3. Step 3

    Switch on Semi Circle

    Open Options for Specific Chart Types and turn on Semi Circle to draw the top half of the circle. Adjust Donut Inner Size to turn it into a half donut with room for a text annotation.

    InstaCharts pie chart options with the Semi Circle toggle on and a Donut Inner Size slider

  4. Step 4

    Label the slices

    Data labels show each slice's category and percentage, and the Label Removal % slider hides labels on small slices.

    InstaCharts labels panel with axis label and data label settings beside a grouped bar chart

  5. Step 5

    Export or embed

    Download as PNG or SVG, share a link, or embed a live chart in a dashboard or report.

    InstaCharts share dialog showing an embed URL and embed tag for adding a chart to a webpage

FAQ

Semi Circle Pie Chart maker FAQ

Answers to common questions about making a semi circle pie chart with InstaCharts.

What is a semi circle pie chart?

A semi circle pie chart is a pie chart drawn as a half circle. The slices keep their proportional sizes, and the chart takes up about half the height of a full pie.

How do I make a semi circle pie chart?

Upload your data, choose the pie chart type, and turn on the Semi Circle option in the options for specific chart types. Increase Donut Inner Size to make it a half donut.

What is a half donut chart?

A half donut chart is a semi circle pie chart with a hollow center. InstaCharts creates one when you combine the Semi Circle option with a Donut Inner Size above zero.

When should I use a semi circle chart instead of a full pie chart?

Use it when vertical space is limited, such as a dashboard tile or the top of a slide. A full pie chart suits layouts that have room for a square chart.

How many categories work in a semi circle pie chart?

Five or fewer categories keep the slices and labels readable in the half circle. The Label Removal % setting hides labels on small slices when a chart needs more room.

Is the semi circle pie chart maker free?

Yes. The free plan lets you create and export semi circle pie charts with up to 500 rows per sheet, and charts include a small watermark. Paid plans starting at $10 per user per month remove the watermark.

Want the full reference?

Read the semi circle pie chart documentation.

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