From the group statistical theory, a new universal equation is propose
d for calculating the surface tension of solution with surface thermod
ynamics of solution. The simple form of the equation makes it convenie
nt to use and its parameters have obvious physical meanings. With this
model, we have explained the experimental phenomena and empirical rul
es in cited works. Tested for 302 kinds of binary system, the overall
absolute average deviation for 3230 data sets is 0.49%, making the mod
el more accurate than those found in the literature. It also accounts
for systems unsuitable for reference models because the phase states o
f the pure components are different under solution condition.