Question 1

What is 15.5 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

15.5 HRC = 158.1 HV. Use the converter on this page to convert to other hardness units instantly.

Question 2

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

Question 3

What is 158.1 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

158.1 HV = 15.5 HRC.

HRC	HV
12.5 HRC	127.5
13.5 HRC	137.7
14.5 HRC	147.9
15.5	158.1
16.5 HRC	168.3
17.5 HRC	178.5
18.5 HRC	188.7

15.5 HRC to HV

Formula (approximate)