How to Create Doughnut Charts in Excel
Doughnut charts are modern alternatives to pie charts with added flexibility. Learn how to create effective doughnut charts using our Excel Chart Generator.
Step-by-Step Guide
Prepare Your Data
Organize your data with categories and their corresponding values.
Upload Excel File
Upload your Excel file to our Chart Generator. We support both .xlsx and .xls formats.
Select Doughnut Chart Type
Choose between single ring or multi-ring doughnut charts.
Customize Your Chart
Adjust ring thickness, colors, labels, and center content.
Types of Doughnut Charts
Single Ring Doughnuts
Single ring doughnuts are best for:
- Simple proportions
- Showing percentages
- Displaying key metrics
Multi-Ring Doughnuts
Multi-ring doughnuts are ideal for:
- Comparing categories
- Showing hierarchies
- Multiple data series
Best Practices
- Limit segments per ring
- Use clear color contrast
- Add informative center text
- Include percentage labels
- Consider segment spacing
Related Resources
When to Use Doughnut Charts
Doughnut charts are most effective when:
- Displaying part-to-whole relationships
- Showing proportional data
- Presenting key metrics in the center
- Comparing multiple data series
- Creating modern data visualizations
Doughnut charts offer all the benefits of pie charts with the added advantage of a center space for key information. They're particularly effective for modern dashboards and when you want to display additional context or summary statistics.