Donut Chart : Segment wise profit using sample superstore dataset in Tableau :

A donut chart in Tableau is a variation of the traditional pie chart, where the center of the chart is cut out to create a "donut" shape. It is used to display proportions or percentages of a whole, similar to a pie chart, but the empty center can allow for more effective use of space (e.g., for adding labels or central metrics).

How to Create a Donut Chart in Tableau:

1. Open Tableau

   
   

   

   
   

   2. Click on Microsoft excel and select Sample superstore dataset

   
   

   

   3. Drag Order table and people table and create relationship and click on Sheet 1 .

   
   
   
   

   

   4 .Create two measures with value zero [Avg(0)]  [Avg(0)] in rows .

   
   
   
   

   5. After creating two measures we gets two placeholders , click on one placeholder AGG(AVG(0)

   

   and select pie from dropdown under marks and select entire view , click on size and increase size .

   
   

   

   6. Drag segment in color , profit in angle , and profit in label under marks .

   
   

   

   7. Click on other placeholder and select circle , increase size , change circle color in to white and select border and drag profit and drop in to label under mark , drag segment and drop under label .

   
   

   

   8. click on measure under row and select ' dual axis' from dropdown .

   
   
   
   

   

   9. click on profit value and drag and drop in center of circle .

   
   

   

   10. and you can see segment wise profit Donut Chart !

   
   

   

   11.Conclusion for Donut Chart in Tableau:

   A donut chart in Tableau is a visually engaging way to represent parts of a whole, with the added benefit of an empty center that can be used to display additional information or key metrics. It is a variation of the traditional pie chart but offers a cleaner, more modern look and allows for better space utilization.