172.5 HV to HRC

172.5 HV = 16.91 HRC

HVHRC
157.5 HV15.44
162.5 HV15.93
167.5 HV16.42
172.516.91
177.5 HV17.4
182.5 HV17.89
187.5 HV18.38

172.5 HV = 16.91 HRC

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