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What a stacked bar graph is.
A stacked bar graph places several related values in one bar. The whole bar represents the total for a category, while each coloured segment represents one part of that total. It lets you compare both total size and composition.
Use stacked bars when the segments add meaningfully to a total and the number of segments stays small. If the main goal is to compare the precise size of every segment across categories, grouped bars may be easier to read.
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Who uses stacked bar graphs.
Committed sprint capacity separated into features, bugs and platform work.
Monthly sales totals and department mix in a single chart.
Annual energy demand and the source mix tracked together.
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Common questions
What is a stacked bar graph?
A stacked bar graph divides each bar into segments that add up to the category total.
When should I use a stacked bar graph?
Use it when you need to show both an overall total and the parts that compose it across a small set of categories.
What is the difference between stacked and grouped bars?
Stacked bars emphasize totals and composition. Grouped bars place series side by side and make individual values easier to compare.
How many segments should a stacked bar have?
Keep the number small enough for labels and colours to remain readable; combine minor categories when appropriate.
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