About Lesson
Find out the PI value
We use the proportionate angle method. The formula for finding the angle of each category is:
Formula to Calculate Angles in a Pie Chart
Steps to Draw a Pie Chart
- Find the Total Value: Add all given values together.
- Calculate Each Sector’s Angle: Use the formula to find the central angle for each category.
- Draw a Circle: Use a compass to draw a circle.
- Draw Sectors: Use a protractor to mark angles from the center of the circle.
- Label the Sectors: Write category names and percentages.