Question 1

What is 406 HV in HRC?

Accepted Answer

406 HV = 39.8 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 39.8 HRC in HV?

Accepted Answer

39.8 HRC = 406 HV.

HV	HRC
391 HV	38.33
396 HV	38.82
401 HV	39.31
406	39.8
411 HV	40.29
416 HV	40.78
421 HV	41.27

406 HV to HRC

Formula (approximate)