Question 1

What is 161.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

161.5 HV = 15.83 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 15.83 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

15.83 HRC = 161.5 HV.

HV	HRC
146.5 HV	14.36
151.5 HV	14.85
156.5 HV	15.34
161.5	15.83
166.5 HV	16.32
171.5 HV	16.81
176.5 HV	17.3

161.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)