The maximum absorption wavelength and the optimal pH buffer solution in determination of soil phosphatase had been determined.The results showed that the buffer pH in the range of 8.0~10.0 colored fast,and the maximum absorption peak was 604 nm.The absorbance of the solution added the buffer(pH=9.0) was the maximum,and the molar absorptivity was 1.717 × 104 L/(mol·cm).The suggestion was that the optimal pH buffer solution was 9.0,and 604 nm was chosen in determination of soil phosphatase.