Coefficients of subgrade reaction on Ningbo soft soil within the range of metro tunnels excavation were worked out through the way of consolidation tests and triaxial test,and the correction formula of laboratory subgrade coefficient that applicable to Ningbo soil was calculated out by contrasting with experimental results and normative empirical values. Then the standard subgrade coefficient of different foundation soil was got after being amended of the calculation formula, verifying the validity of test method of laboratory subgrade coefficient and solving the problems of determination of batch subgrade coefficient. It can be used for engineering design and construction.