Using Pearson’s Square
Introduction
Pearson’s Square
You may have seen Pearson’s Square (or Pearson Square) mentioned in books on winemaking, but few sources actually say what it’s for. This article shows examples and explains how to use it.
Pearson’s Square handily solves the problem of how to mix two solutions of know percentages without having to solve sets of simultaneous equations. If you love algebra, you just on solving those simultaneous equations. Pearson’s Square is for the rest of us and it’s just as accurate. You can do it on the back of an envelope.