This paper using literature review method,studied 10 years empirical papers in SMJ and AMJ related to the discussion of social capital in strategic research.From concept and conceptualizing-the start point of measurement in social research,the paper analysis the specific measurement objective,measurement content and measurement rule follow the way of conceptualizing and give out the clear path of how to measure social capital in strategic management research.Discussion from concept,conceptualizing in specific research topic,this provides a train of thought for empirical research of social capital,especially for social capital in strategic management.