Question 1

What is 23.5 HRB in HV?

Accepted Answer

23.5 HRB = 42.3 HV. Use the converter on this page to convert to other hardness units instantly.

Question 2

How do you convert HRB to HV?

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 HRB value by the appropriate factor to get HV, or use the interactive converter above.

Question 3

What is 42.3 HV in HRB?

Accepted Answer

42.3 HV = 23.5 HRB.

HRB	HV
17.5 HRB	31.5
19.5 HRB	35.1
21.5 HRB	38.7
23.5	42.3
25.5 HRB	45.9
27.5 HRB	49.5
29.5 HRB	53.1

23.5 HRB to HV

Formula (approximate)