5x5 magic square

 

Explanation of the 5x5 (pan)magic square

Read on webpage 'Explanation' the secrets of the 5x5 (pan)magic square.

 

Construction methods

The construction methods of the 5x5 magic square are:

 

With the first five methods you can construct simple, symmetric magic squares.

 

With the shift method you can construct a panmagic square.

 

Most magic 5x5 square is panmagic and symmetric (= ultra magic).

 

Learn also how to construct a 3x3 in 5x5 & concentric magic square [with diamond]

 

It is also possible to construct a (not pure) magic square with a randomly chosen magic sum.