Question 1

What is 170.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

170.5 HV = 16.72 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 16.72 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

16.72 HRC = 170.5 HV.

HV	HRC
155.5 HV	15.25
160.5 HV	15.74
165.5 HV	16.23
170.5	16.72
175.5 HV	17.21
180.5 HV	17.7
185.5 HV	18.19

170.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)