Abstract: The paper extends the meaning of ecological capacity, considers more comprehensively in multiple ecological functions of ecologically productive land. In this method, the supplier of ecological capacity includes more kinds of resource, such as renewable resource, recyclable waste etc. Therefore, the calculation basis of ecological capacity and ecological footprint becomes more harmonious. As an example, the calculation result of Xiangfan City's ecological capacity in 2001 showed that resource yield method is more reasonable.