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Spider chart maker

A spider chart turns a row of scores into a shape you can recognise at a glance. Paste measures and scores, then overlay two or three profiles to see strengths and gaps.

First row = headers. First column = categories; every extra column becomes a series. Paste straight from a spreadsheet.

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Skills self-assessmentScores out of 5, before and after trainingBeforeAfter246CommunicationTeamworkProblem solvingTime managementTechnicalLeadershipBefore · Communication: 3Before · Teamwork: 4Before · Problem solving: 2Before · Time management: 2Before · Technical: 3Before · Leadership: 2After · Communication: 4After · Teamwork: 4After · Problem solving: 4After · Time management: 3After · Technical: 5After · Leadership: 3

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How to make a spider chart

  1. First column: the measures (spokes). Each extra column: one profile, with a header.
  2. Use one scale for all measures, for example 1–5 or 0–10.
  3. Paste the table; each profile becomes a coloured shape.
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Spider chart, radar chart, web chart

These are all the same chart. Each measure is a spoke from the centre; a profile’s score on each spoke is joined into a closed shape. Common uses are skills matrices, before/after self-assessments, player or product comparisons and personality profiles.

Make it honest

  • All spokes need the same scale and direction (higher = better on every spoke).
  • The area of the shape depends on the order of the spokes, so compare individual spokes rather than overall area.
  • For precise comparisons across many items, a grouped bar graph is easier to read.

More options and background on the radar chart maker page.

Questions

What is a spider chart used for?

Showing a profile of scores across several measures, such as skills, product features or athlete stats, and comparing two or three profiles at once.

Is a spider chart the same as a radar chart?

Yes. Spider chart, radar chart, web chart and star plot are names for the same thing.

How many categories should a spider chart have?

Between five and eight usually works. Three is the minimum; above about ten, labels collide and the shape stops being recognisable.

Can I make a skills spider chart?

Yes. List the skills down the first column and give each person or time point a column of scores on the same scale.

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