How To Create A Google Forms Pie Chart: A 4-Step Guide

Wondering how to create a pie chart using Google Forms? In this article, we give step-by-step instructions on how to create a Google Forms pie chart. 

We also show you an easier way to create pie charts from your survey data. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What Are Pie Charts?
• How To Create A Google Forms Pie Chart
• How to Create Better Pie Charts with SurveySparrow

What Are Pie Charts?

Before we talk about how to create a Google Forms pie chart, shouldn’t we give a crisp definition?

According to Wikipedia, “A pie chart (or a circle chart) is a circular statistical graphic, divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion. The arc length of each slice is proportional to the quantity it represents.”

Simply put, a pie chart represents information we seek in a structured manner to simplify decision-making. From school to conference rooms, it is used everywhere. 

It is often criticized for its complexity in interpreting and comparing different slices of information or different pie charts. Nonetheless, it’s still a pivotal piece of indicator for in-depth analysis. And for that reason alone, we’ll see how to create pie charts using Google Forms.

How To Create A Google Forms Pie Chart: A 4-Step Guide

Before you learn the basics, experience the ease and beauty of creating pie charts with SurveySparrow. 

Click below to see how we make data visualization super-simple. 

With no further ado, here’s the 4-step process to creating a Google Forms pie chart.

1. Create and Send a Form
2. Open Responses in Sheets
3. Select Data for the Pie Chart
4. Customize the Pie Chart

Step 1: Create and Send a Form

• Go to Google Forms, and create the form or survey for which you need a pie chart.
• Add your questions. Ensure that the question you want to visualize with a pie chart is in a multiple choice or dropdown format, as these are best for pie chart representation.
• Once you’re done creating and styling the survey, hit Send.

Step 2: Open Responses in Google Sheets

• Once you have sufficient responses for data visualization, click on ‘Responses’ section.
• Now, click on Link to Sheets on the top right. This will create a Google Sheet that contains your survey responses.

Step 3: Select Data for the Pie Chart

• Find the column containing the data you want to visualize with a pie chart. For eg., "Which country are you from?". Highlight the column.
• Go to the menu bar on Google Sheets and click on Insert. Select the ‘Chart’ option.

Step 4: Customize the Pie Chart

• Click on the Chart Type dropdown menu in the Chart Editor, and select Pie chart. You can go for the normal one or the 3D pie chart.
• Customize your pie chart using the options in the Chart Editor - such as adjusting the colors, labels, or adding a title.
• Once satisfied, you can insert the chart, download it as an image, or embed it in presentations or reports

Ta-da!

Create Better Pie Charts with SurveySparrow

To create impactful pie charts, you need powerful, smart, and easy-to-use survey software. 

SurveySparrow allows you to instantly generate pie charts that accurately represent your data - along with bar graphs, line graphs and more. This makes it easier to analyze and present your findings. 

Here's how to create a pie chart on SurveySparrow. Sign up below to import your contacts and start creating your own.

Now, let us show you choosing SurveySparrow for your next survey can simplify your work while bringing the intended results:

1. Better Data Visualization 

Creating pie charts using Google Forms was a tedious process, right? Plus, exporting that data is a pain. 

With SurveySparrow’s Executive Dashboard you can visualize all your survey data effortlessly, in one place. This includes:

• Comparing, correlating & visualizing survey data
• Slicing & dicing all survey data with multiple dashboards
• Creating and customizing widgets that represent information accurately

Suggested reading: How to create your Executive Dashboard on SurveySparrow.

Here's an example of what your dashboard will look like.

2. Omnichannel Reach

With SurveySparrow's omnichannel feedback, your surveys can reach people on any platform – from social media to QR codes. 

Our survey tools give you in-depth insights across channels, so you can make well-informed decisions with confidence.

3. Seamless Survey Experience

With its engaging and beautiful survey templates, you can easily and quickly make the survey-taking experience fun. 

This leads to better responses in terms of quantity and quality, which means more accurate data for you to visualize. 

4. Diverse Survey Types

SurveySparrow offers classic surveys, conversational forms and single page forms. Plus, with 20+ question types, you can tailor your surveys to get exactly the feedback you need.

What's more, you get offline surveys as well on our mobile app. This opens up new avenues for data collection.

5. Advanced Pie Charts

SurveySparrow's pie chart widget lets you quickly turn survey results into clear, easy-to-read graphs. These pie charts update automatically as more people respond, so you always have the latest data. 

You can customize the charts to fit your style, share them with others, and save them for reports or presentations. Plus, they support nine survey question types compared to just two in Google Forms. 

Whether you're comparing different groups of data or just looking at overall results, SurveySparrow makes it simple to analyze and present your findings.

Is Google Forms The Best Survey Software? Hell No!

Ok, so you know the answer. But stating reasons are crucial. Because Google Forms has worked satisfactorily for a long time, although… it’s not perfect. It has some significant drawbacks that you should be aware of.

In the past, users of Google Forms weren’t impressed by the lack of features for conducting a crucial survey, but there are other areas of shortcomings, too. Here’s what we’re talking about;

• First of all, there is no difference in the available features based on a G-Suite subscription. You get the same things in Google Forms whether you’re paying or not.
• With Google as your poll app, it's hard to create vibrant polls that get immediate attention. The features required just aren’t there.
• The analysis is very superficial and, as you already read, extremely time consuming with Google Forms. You have to export responses to Google Sheets for even the basic graphs and analysis. That’s the biggest time-waster.
• There’s no option to accept payments in surveys conducted using Google Forms.
• Google Forms has terribly limited options for customization. So customizing your survey’s look isn’t easy.
• Yes, Google Forms offers conditional logic (for free!), but it’s limited to only a few question types. Isn’t that a deal-breaker?

You probably know all these shortcomings. So our question is, are you willing to spend some bucks on a perfect survey tool for your business needs?

If yes, the next section is for you!

Time For A Decision

Google Forms or SurveySparrow. Exporting data or Executive Dashboard. Limited features or a one-stop survey solution. It’s time you decide what will it be.

With this article, we’ve given you food for thought about how you can create a Google Forms pie chart. Also, why you should start using SurveySparrow for all survey needs. The ball’s really in your court now, and we know you’ll make the right decision.

P.S. – For any help, talk to us.