Pie chart in Tableau

Pie Chart is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices, where each slice represents a proportion of the total. They are widely used visualization for showing percentages of a whole. The arc length, central angle and area of each slice are proportional to the value it represents.

Pie charts are useful for:

• Showing relative sizes of categories.
• Comparing parts of a whole.
• Visualizing distribution of categorical data.

Creating a Basic Pie Chart

To create a basic pie chart in Tableau:

1. Select at least two fields, one for Rows and one for Columns.
2. From the Show Me panel, select Pie Chart.
3. Adjust the size of the pie chart by using the Size marks.

Note: You can use in-built datasets of tableau.

This gives us a simple pie chart showing the proportion of each category based on the selected fields.

Example 1: Basic Pie Chart

1. Drag and drop the desired fields for Rows and Columns.
2. Click on Show Me and select Pie Chart.
3. Increase the pie size by adjusting the Size marks.

This chart provides a clear view of how each category contributes to the total.

Example 2: Pie Chart with Labels and Colors

1. Drag the Profit field to Label in the Marks section to display values.
2. Click on Color in the Marks section.
3. Change the slice colors by selecting a new color palette.

This customization helps us highlight profit values while using colors to differentiate categories.

Example 3: Pie Chart with Multiple Labels and Borders

1. Drag the Sales field and then Region field to Label in the Marks section to show detailed labels.
2. Click on Color to adjust slice colors.
3. Change the border color by selecting another color palette.

This advanced pie chart allows us to display multiple metrics (Sales, Region) and customize both slice colors and borders for better visual distinction.