Question 1

What is 1,000 HRB in HV?

Accepted Answer

1,000 HRB = 1,800 HV. Use the converter on this page to convert to other hardness units instantly.

Question 2

How do you convert HRB to HV?

Accepted Answer

Formula (approximate): 1 HRC ≈ 10.2 HV · 1 HRB ≈ 1.8 HV · 1 Mohs ≈ 0.1 HV — approximate; real conversions vary by material per ASTM E140. Multiply your HRB value by the appropriate factor to get HV, or use the interactive converter above.

Question 3

What is 1,800 HV in HRB?

Accepted Answer

1,800 HV = 1,000 HRB.

HRB	HV
985 HRB	1,773
990 HRB	1,782
995 HRB	1,791
1,000	1,800
1,005 HRB	1,809
1,010 HRB	1,818
1,015 HRB	1,827

1,000 HRB to HV

Formula (approximate)