Question 1

What is 17.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

17.5 HV = 1.72 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 1.72 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

1.72 HRC = 17.5 HV.

HV	HRC
14.5 HV	1.42
15.5 HV	1.52
16.5 HV	1.62
17.5	1.72
18.5 HV	1.81
19.5 HV	1.91
20.5 HV	2.01

17.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)