Question 1

What is 167.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

167.5 HV = 16.42 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 16.42 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

16.42 HRC = 167.5 HV.

HV	HRC
152.5 HV	14.95
157.5 HV	15.44
162.5 HV	15.93
167.5	16.42
172.5 HV	16.91
177.5 HV	17.4
182.5 HV	17.89

167.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)