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Sankey Chart Builder

Visually build your cash flow diagram

Quick Start Templates

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1. Add Nodes

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2. Add Flows

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Pro Tips

  • Start with templates to see real examples and get inspired
  • Use descriptive names like "Monthly Salary" instead of just "Income"
  • Flow widths scale automatically based on amounts—larger values = thicker flows
  • Create hierarchies by connecting nodes in sequence (Income → Budget → Expenses)

Best Practices

  • Keep it simple: 5-15 nodes work best for readability
  • Balance your flows: Money in should equal money out for accuracy
  • Group similar expenses: Combine small items into categories
  • Use round numbers: $1,000 or $500 are easier to visualize than $1,023.47

How Sankey Charts Work

Understanding the building blocks of your cash flow diagram

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Nodes

Nodes are the circles or boxes that represent accounts, categories, or entities in your flow.

Examples:

  • • Income sources: "Salary", "Freelance", "Investments"
  • • Expense categories: "Rent", "Food", "Entertainment"
  • • Intermediaries: "Budget", "Savings Account"
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Flows

Flows are the connections between nodes that show how money moves from one place to another.

Flow Properties:

  • • Source: Where the money comes from
  • • Target: Where the money goes to
  • • Amount: How much money flows (width)
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The Result

Your chart visualizes the entire flow with proportional widths showing relative amounts.

Visual Features:

  • • Width: Larger amounts = thicker flows
  • • Color: Automatically assigned for clarity
  • • Layout: Optimized to minimize crossings

Quick Example

To show $5,000 salary going to rent ($1,500) and savings ($3,500): Nodes: "Salary", "Rent", "Savings"
Flow 1: Salary → Rent ($1,500)
Flow 2: Salary → Savings ($3,500)