Animated Gauge Chart Generator
Show progress toward a goal as a radial gauge. Export as PNG, SVG, GIF or MP4.
Free to try · No design skills · Ready in about two minutes
Overview
What is a gauge chart?
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
How a gauge chart 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
Example gauge charts
Real charts made in Reochart, each with its own data and theme. They animate automatically as you scroll.
Good fit
When to use a gauge chart
- ✓Progress toward a target or goal
- ✓Completion or utilisation rate
- ✓A score out of 100
- ✓Quota or pipeline attainment
- ✓A single 'on track?' indicator
Reach for something else
When not to use a gauge chart
- ✕You are comparing several values, use a bar chart.
- ✕You are showing change over time, use a line or area chart.
- ✕There is no meaningful maximum or goal, a counter fits better.
- ✕You need several progress indicators at once, use a scorecard.
Compare
Gauge chart vs other charts
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
What data you need
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
How to make a gauge chart
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
Get it right
- ✓Set a goal that is genuinely meaningful (target, quota, 100%).
- ✓Show the number clearly in the centre of the ring.
- ✓Use a suffix like % so the reading is unambiguous.
- ✓Keep it to one value per gauge.
- ✕Use a gauge to compare many separate items.
- ✕Pick an arbitrary goal just to make the ring look full.
- ✕Use it for a trend that belongs on a line chart.
- ✕Crowd several gauges where a scorecard would be clearer.
Watch out
Common mistakes to avoid
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
Built for sharing, not just charting
- ✓No design skills required
- ✓Animated MP4 and GIF exports
- ✓PNG and scalable SVG too
- ✓Your brand colours and logo (Pro)
- ✓Paste from a sheet or import a CSV
- ✓Presentation and feed ready in minutes
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a gauge chart?
A gauge chart shows a single value as a filled arc against a scale, borrowing its visual language from a car's speedometer or fuel dial. The arc fills in proportion to how far the value has travelled toward its maximum or goal, which makes it a progress readout rather than a comparison tool: the question it answers is how close are we, not how does this compare to that. Because a gauge dedicates a whole frame to one number and its target, it works best where progress against a commitment is the story, a quarterly quota at 78 percent, an uptime figure against an SLA, a fundraising total against a target. It is deliberately a poor choice for comparing several values, since reading two arcs against each other is harder than reading two bars, and a scorecard or a bar chart handles that job better.
Is a gauge chart the same as a speedometer chart or a dial chart?
Yes, they are the same visual under different names, and this page builds all of them. Gauge chart, speedometer chart, dial chart and progress meter all describe one value shown as a filled arc against a scale. A radial progress ring is the same idea drawn as a full circle instead of a partial arc. The naming varies by tool and by industry, but the encoding, arc length in proportion to value, does not change.
How do I set the goal?
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.
Gauge or number counter?
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.
Can I show more than one gauge?
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.
Can I make it animated?
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.
Can I export as SVG?
Yes. Pro exports a crisp, scalable SVG vector, alongside MP4, GIF and PNG. Every export renders at 1080p.
Is Reochart free?
Yes. The free plan lets you make every chart type except the animated bar chart race, and export an animated MP4 with a small watermark, no card needed. Pro adds the bar chart race, removes the watermark, and adds GIF and SVG, your brand colours and logo, longer videos and CSV import.
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