Adjustable Start & End Angle
Set the exact arc of your donut — from a true semicircle at 180° to any custom sweep. Perfect for half donut and gauge-style layouts.
Chart & Visualization Tools
Build a half donut chart in seconds. Enter your categories, adjust the arc, pick your colors, and download a crisp image ready for slides, reports, or social.
Features
Precision controls, AI assistance, and one-click export — all in one free tool.
Set the exact arc of your donut — from a true semicircle at 180° to any custom sweep. Perfect for half donut and gauge-style layouts.
Dial in the ring thickness to make your semi circle donut chart feel airy or bold, depending on your design.
Show slice names, values, percentages, or combinations. Position labels inside the arc or on connecting lines for maximum clarity.
Add rounded corners and spacing between slices to give your donut a modern, polished look without touching any code.
Describe your data in plain language and the AI builds a ready half donut chart — including colors, labels, and slice values.
Position your legend at the top, bottom, left, or right so it complements the semicircle layout and fits any slide or doc.
Data input
Add slice names and values directly in the panel — no file needed.
Copy a column from Excel or Google Sheets and paste it straight into the tool.
Pro users can upload CSV or Excel files to populate slices automatically.
Tell the AI what you want to show and it builds the donut chart for you.
Share
Export sharp, high-resolution images for presentations, reports, and social posts.
Get a direct URL to your half donut chart and send it to anyone, instantly.
Paste a single snippet to display a live, interactive donut chart on any webpage.
Images drop cleanly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and Notion.
MakeCharts turns raw numbers into clear visuals in minutes. No software to install, no design background needed. Pick a chart style, add your data, and get a polished result fast. From simple half donut charts to complex flows, every tool is built for speed and clarity.
Workflow
Click 'Add slice' and enter each category name and value. Rename, reorder, and color each segment in the data panel.
Adjust the start angle to 180° and end angle to 0° for a classic half donut. Tweak inner radius, corner rounding, and label position to match your brand.
Download your finished semi circle donut chart as a PNG or SVG, copy a share link, or grab the embed code for your website.
Use cases
Show how revenue, spend, or headcount is distributed across divisions at a glance. The half donut format fits naturally at the top of a dashboard without dominating the page.
Visualize traffic sources, campaign spend allocation, or audience segments with a clean semi circle donut chart that reads instantly in a slide or social graphic.
Present survey responses or study findings as a half donut so students and readers grasp proportions without wading through tables.
Track how users split across features, plans, or onboarding stages using a donut gauge that doubles as a progress indicator.
Templates
Free donut chart template for visualizing traffic sources, market share, or budget splits. Customize colors, labels, and layout in seconds online.
Market Share Donut Chart TemplatedonutVisualize competitive market distribution instantly with our free donut chart template. Compare brand shares clearly — no design skills needed.
Survey Results Donut Chart TemplatedonutVisualize survey response distribution with a professional donut chart. Perfect for polling results, Likert scales, and audience feedback analysis.
Project Status Donut Chart TemplatedonutVisualize project completion status at a glance. Free donut chart template showing tasks by stage — completed, in progress, blocked, and more.
Budget Breakdown Donut Chart TemplatedonutVisualize your monthly budget by category with a free donut chart template. Customize slices, colors, and labels in seconds — no design skills needed.
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Comparison
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FAQ
A half donut chart (also called a semi circle donut chart) is a donut chart where the arc spans 180° instead of a full 360°. It looks like the top half of a ring and is commonly used as a gauge or to show proportions in a compact dashboard layout.
Add your slices in the data panel, then open 'General settings' and set Start angle to 180 and End angle to 0. The preview updates instantly to show your semi circle donut chart. Adjust inner radius and label position to finish.
Yes — all 50+ chart styles including the donut are free to use with no account required. You can download PNG images and share links without paying. Pro plans unlock CSV upload, more AI credits, and SVG export.
Absolutely. The same tool handles both full donut and semi circle configurations. Just set the start and end angles to create any arc you need — a true 180° semicircle or any partial donut in between.
You can display the slice name, numeric value, percentage, or combinations like 'Name + percent'. Labels can appear inside the arc or on connecting lines outside it, and font size is fully adjustable.
Yes. Describe your data in the prompt box — for example, 'Show market share for four brands' — and the AI will create a donut chart with appropriate slices, colors, and labels. You can then fine-tune it manually.
Click the download button to save a PNG or SVG file. You can also copy a shareable link or, on Plus and Pro plans, grab an embed snippet to add the chart to any website.
Yes — MakeCharts is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. You can build and export a half donut chart from any device without installing anything.
Yes. The 'Corner radius' setting in General settings rounds the tips of each slice for a softer, more modern look. Combine it with 'Padding angle' to add spacing between slices.
A donut chart has a hollow center, while a pie chart is solid. The hollow center of a donut makes it easier to read individual slices and leaves room to display a total or key metric in the middle. A half donut takes this further by using only a 180° arc.
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