Question 1

What is 144.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

144.5 HV = 14.17 HRC. Use the converter on this page to convert to other hardness units instantly.

Question 2

How do you convert HV to HRC?

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 HV value by the appropriate factor to get HRC, or use the interactive converter above.

Question 3

What is 14.17 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

14.17 HRC = 144.5 HV.

HV	HRC
129.5 HV	12.7
134.5 HV	13.19
139.5 HV	13.68
144.5	14.17
149.5 HV	14.66
154.5 HV	15.15
159.5 HV	15.64

144.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)