Question 1

What is 159.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

159.5 HV = 15.64 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 15.64 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

15.64 HRC = 159.5 HV.

HV	HRC
144.5 HV	14.17
149.5 HV	14.66
154.5 HV	15.15
159.5	15.64
164.5 HV	16.13
169.5 HV	16.62
174.5 HV	17.11

159.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)