# Pie Chart

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Definition
 Pie Chart A graph in the shape of a circle divided into sectors, whose areas correspond to the proportions of the quantities. Visual representation of relative magnitudes of a given set of quantities. Used to visualize the distribution of cateogorical data. Also called pie graph.

Tip: When creating a pie chart...
• If there are more than 6 categories, consider using a bar graph.
• Include percentage figures, and optionally the data value, for each category or slice of the pie.
• Order the slices from largest to smallest clockwise, starting at the top.

## Examples

### 1. Pie Chart with Data Table

Falcons Sited at Hawk Mountain during 2008 Fall Migration Season
Count Percent
Osprey 474 43%
American Kestrel 294 26%
Northern Harrier 143 13%
Merlin 129 12%
Peregrin Falcon 61 5%
Unidentified Falcon 13 1%
Total 1114 100%

### 2. Pie Chart with Table

On a ficticious survey...

Opinions of kids.
Opinion Count Percent
Delicious 450 75%
Nutricious 150 25%
Total 600 100%