What is a gauge chart maker?

A gauge chart maker lets you create animated ring or arc charts that show progress toward a goal — like Apple Activity rings. AECharts lets you enter your values, customize colors and styling, and export as video or image — useful for KPI dashboards, presentations, and reports.

What data does a gauge chart need?

Each ring needs three values: a label, a current value, and a maximum value. For example: label = 'Revenue', value = 650, max = 1000. AECharts fills the ring proportionally and animates from 0 to the current value.

How many rings can I show?

You can stack multiple rings — one per metric. Two to four rings is the sweet spot for readability. More than five starts to look dense. If you have many metrics, consider a bar chart instead.

What export formats are available?

Export as MP4 at 1080p or as a static image. The animated MP4 works in PowerPoint, Google Slides, LinkedIn, and reports. Image export is available on all plans.

Can I customize the colors?

Yes. Each ring gets its own color, fully customizable. You can also adjust background color, label styles, and fonts to match your brand.

What is a gauge chart used for?

Gauge charts are best for showing progress toward a specific target — sales quota attainment, goal completion, activity tracking, or any KPI with a defined maximum. The ring format makes the gap between current and target immediately visible.

What is the difference between a gauge chart and a progress bar?

Both show progress toward a goal, but gauge charts (rings) are more compact and visually distinct — they stand out in presentations where a horizontal progress bar would look bland. Multiple rings can be stacked to show several KPIs in the same space a bar chart would use for one.

Do I need design skills?

No. Templates are professionally designed — enter your values and adjust colors if needed. Most users create their first gauge chart in under a minute.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. All features are free with unlimited image exports. Video exports at 1080p require a Pro plan starting at $12/month billed annually. No credit card required to start.

Can I use a gauge chart in a presentation?

Yes. The MP4 export drops directly into PowerPoint and Google Slides. Gauge charts work well as standalone KPI visuals in investor updates, quarterly reviews, and executive dashboards.

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Enter your values, pick a template, and export as an animated video or image. Built for sales quota attainment, activity tracking, KPI dashboards, and any metric with a target. Free to start.

Everything You Need to Create Gauge Charts

Activity Ring Style

Stack multiple rings in the same chart — one per metric. Label, current value, and max per ring. AECharts animates each ring filling from 0.

Animated Video Export

Export as MP4 at 1080p. The ring fill animation looks great in presentations and on social — far more engaging than a static number.

Custom Colors

Each ring gets its own color. Match your brand palette exactly or use a built-in color scheme.

Multiple Metrics

Show 2–4 KPIs in the same chart. Revenue, users, quota, completion — whatever set of metrics tells the story.

Real-time Preview

See every change instantly. What you see in the editor is exactly what exports.

No Design Skills Needed

Templates are professionally designed. Enter your values, adjust colors, and export — most users are done in under a minute.

When to Use a Gauge Chart

Gauge charts work best when you have a value and a target — and you want the gap between them to be immediately visible.

Sales Quota Attainment

$820K of $1M target. The partially filled ring makes the remaining gap tangible — more compelling than a percentage in a table.

Activity & Fitness Tracking

Move, exercise, stand — three rings, three goals. The stacked ring format is instantly recognizable and works well in health and wellness content.

Project Completion

Show what share of a project or sprint is done. Useful in stakeholder updates and status decks where a single visual replaces a paragraph.

Fundraising Progress

Raised vs. goal. The ring fills as you close in — works in pitch decks and investor updates.

KPI Dashboard

Group 3–4 key metrics as rings in one chart. Revenue, churn, NPS, retention — at-a-glance status for an executive audience.

Onboarding Completion

Show how far users have progressed through a setup flow. Works in product decks and customer success reviews.

Gauge Chart vs Progress Bar vs Number: Which Should You Use?

All three show a value against a target — the difference is how much visual weight you want on the metric.

Gauge Chart

Best for: 2–4 KPIs that each need strong visual presence.

Strength: Animated ring fill is eye-catching in video — great for presentations and social.

Use when: You want the metric to be the centerpiece, not a data point in a table.

Progress Bar

Best for: Lists of many metrics side-by-side.

Strength: Compact — fits many rows in a small space.

Use when: Comparing multiple items where relative size matters more than visual impact.

Animated Number

Best for: A single headline metric with no target.

Strength: Maximum focus on the number itself — no visual noise.

Use when: The absolute value is the story, not the gap to a goal.

Explore Other Chart Makers

Need a different visualization? AECharts offers multiple chart types to help you tell your data story effectively.

Animated Pie Chart Maker

Create stunning pie and donut chart videos to visualize proportions, percentages, and part-to-whole relationships in your data.

Perfect for:

Market share analysis
Budget breakdowns and expense tracking
Portfolio allocation visualization

Animated Line Chart Maker

Transform trends and time-series data into animated line chart videos that show change over time with smooth, engaging animations.

Perfect for:

Revenue and sales growth tracking
Website analytics and metrics
Stock price trends and forecasts

Animated Bar Chart Maker

Build compelling bar chart videos for comparing categories, rankings, and discrete values with dynamic horizontal or vertical bars.

Perfect for:

Sales comparison by product or region
Top 10 rankings and leaderboards
Performance metrics across teams

How to Create a Gauge Chart

Choose a template

Browse gauge chart templates and pick one that matches your style.

Enter your data

Add a label, current value, and max for each ring. AECharts animates the fill automatically.

Customize colors and style

Assign a color to each ring and match your brand. Adjust fonts and background.

Export as video or image

Export as a 1080p MP4 or static image. Drop into slides, reports, or share directly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gauge Charts

Create Your Gauge Chart Today

Enter your values, pick a template, and export in under a minute. Free to start — no credit card required.