Chart types
Stacked bar chart maker
Make a stacked bar chart, also called a segmented bar graph, that shows the total and the mix in one view.
No credit card. Free while in beta.
The basics
What a stacked bar chart is, and when to use one.
A stacked bar chart splits each bar into segments, one per series, so you can read the total and its composition at once. Statistics classes often call it a segmented bar graph.
Lightchart stacks any multi-series bar chart in one click. Switch to stacked % (a 100% stacked bar chart) when the share matters more than the total.
- Showing how a total breaks down, like revenue by product line per quarter.
- Comparing composition across groups, like survey answers by age band (use stacked %).
- Tracking how a mix shifts over a few periods.
- Keeping the total visible while still showing the parts.
Step by step
Make a stacked bar chart.
- Step 1
Paste data with a series column
Include a column that splits each category into parts, like Product or Answer. Lightchart reads it as your series.
- Step 2
Choose stacked or stacked %
Stacked shows absolute values and totals. Stacked % scales every bar to 100% so you can compare shares.
- Step 3
Label and export
Turn on total labels above each stack, apply your palette, then export a 2× PNG.
Styling & export
Make it match your brand, then export.
- Total labels above each stack with Show Total Values.
- Stacked % mode for 100% stacked bar charts.
- Vertical or horizontal stacks.
- Saved palettes keep each series the same color across every chart.
Guides
Learn more about stacked bar charts.
Related
Other chart types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a segmented bar graph?
It's another name for a stacked bar chart. Each bar is divided into colored segments that add up to the bar's total.
Should I use a stacked or a grouped bar chart?
Stack when the total matters, and group when comparing the individual series matters. Only the bottom segment of a stack sits on a shared baseline, so middle segments are hard to compare.
Can I show percentages instead of values?
Yes. Stacked % mode turns every bar into a 100% bar, so you compare shares rather than totals.
Is this stacked bar chart maker free?
Yes. Lightchart is free while in beta, with no credit card and no trial countdown. Make as many charts as you need and export them as PNGs.
Make your stacked bar chart now.
No credit card. Free while in beta.