Show progress toward a goal as a radial gauge. Export as PNG, SVG, GIF or MP4.
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Overview
A gauge chart (also called a radial or progress chart) shows a single value as a filled arc around a ring, measured against a maximum or a goal. The proportion of the ring that is filled answers one question instantly: how far along are we? It is the natural way to show progress to a target, a completion rate or a score out of a hundred.
What makes a gauge effective is that it frames a number relative to where it should be. '73' on its own is abstract; '73% of the annual target' with most of the ring filled is immediately meaningful. The goal is the reference point that turns a bare figure into a sense of on-track or behind.
A gauge is deliberately a single-value visual, which is also its limit, it is not for comparing many items or showing a trend over time. Reochart fills the ring as it animates so the progress feels tangible. Set the goal and the gauge does the maths. Export as MP4, GIF, PNG or SVG, on your brand on Pro.
How it works
You enter a value and a goal, and the gauge fills the arc to value divided by goal, clamped so it never overshoots the ring. Leave the goal at 100 and the value reads directly as a percentage; set it to your actual target (say a revenue number) to show attainment.
The filled proportion is the message, so the number in the centre and the goal label do the rest. A gauge shows one value, for several progress bars at once, a KPI scorecard or a set of bars works better.
Examples
Real charts made in Reochart, each with its own data and theme. Hover to play the animation.
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Compare
Gauge vs the alternatives.
| Visual | Best for | Avoid when |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | One value against a goal | Comparing many values |
| Number counter | A hero figure with no target | You need a reference point |
| Bar chart | Comparing several values | A single progress reading |
| KPI scorecard | Several metrics at once | One headline progress figure |
Your data
A single value plus a goal. The gauge fills to value / goal. Leave the goal at 100 to read the value directly as a percentage.
| Label | Value | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| of revenue goal | 73 | 100 |
| of quota | 88 | 100 |
Step by step
Drop your numbers in, or import a CSV.
Choose the chart, theme and animation speed.
Tune colours, labels and add your brand.
Download MP4, GIF, PNG or SVG.
Best practices
Watch out
If the goal is arbitrary, the fill is theatre. Anchor the gauge to a real target, quota or 100% so the proportion means something.
Gauges are poor at comparison, several rings are hard to read against each other. Use bars for that.
The arc shows proportion, but viewers still want the figure. Show the value (and ideally the goal) in or near the ring.
A gauge is a snapshot. If the story is movement over time, a line chart tells it properly.
Why Reochart
FAQ
A radial chart that shows one value as a filled arc relative to a maximum or goal, so progress reads at a glance.
Enter a goal value and the gauge fills to value divided by goal. Leave it at 100 to read the value directly as a percentage.
Use a gauge when the value is best understood against a target. Use a counter when the figure stands on its own with no goal to compare against.
A gauge is strongest as a single reading. For several progress metrics at once, a KPI scorecard or a set of bars reads more clearly.
Yes. Charts animate by default, and you can export the animation as an MP4 or GIF, or grab a static PNG or SVG if you prefer.
Yes. Pro exports a crisp, scalable SVG vector, alongside MP4, GIF and PNG. Every export renders at 1080p.
Yes. The free plan lets you make every chart type and export an animated MP4 with a small watermark, no card needed. Pro removes the watermark and adds GIF and SVG, your brand colours and logo, longer videos and CSV import.
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