Question 1

What is 397.5 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

397.5 HV = 38.97 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 38.97 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

38.97 HRC = 397.5 HV.

HV	HRC
382.5 HV	37.5
387.5 HV	37.99
392.5 HV	38.48
397.5	38.97
402.5 HV	39.46
407.5 HV	39.95
412.5 HV	40.44

397.5 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)