Question 1

What is 396.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

396.5 HV = 38.87 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 38.87 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

38.87 HRC = 396.5 HV.

HV	HRC
381.5 HV	37.4
386.5 HV	37.89
391.5 HV	38.38
396.5	38.87
401.5 HV	39.36
406.5 HV	39.85
411.5 HV	40.34

396.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)