Question 1

What is 173.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

173.5 HV = 17.01 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 17.01 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

17.01 HRC = 173.5 HV.

HV	HRC
158.5 HV	15.54
163.5 HV	16.03
168.5 HV	16.52
173.5	17.01
178.5 HV	17.5
183.5 HV	17.99
188.5 HV	18.48

173.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)