Grouped Bar Chart Maker

Compare multiple series side by side

A grouped (clustered) bar chart places several bars in each category. Their shared zero baseline supports direct comparisons between related measures. The grouped-versus-stacked guide below explains the trade-offs.

• Revenue targets versus actual results.
• This year versus last year, quarter by quarter.
• New support tickets versus resolved tickets.
• Marketing-qualified leads (MQL) versus sales-qualified leads (SQL).

Best practices for grouped charts

Two or three series are usually easiest to compare. More than four or five can become crowded. Consider small multiples or a stacked chart when composition, rather than individual comparison, is the main question. Templates provide useful starting layouts.

Use distinct series colors, check contrast, and retain clear labels and a legend. Do not rely on color alone: readers with color-vision differences should still be able to identify each series. See the color guide below.