Question 1

What is 48.5 HRB in HV?

Accepted Answer

48.5 HRB = 87.3 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 87.3 HV in HRB?

Accepted Answer

87.3 HV = 48.5 HRB.

HRB	HV
42.5 HRB	76.5
44.5 HRB	80.1
46.5 HRB	83.7
48.5	87.3
50.5 HRB	90.9
52.5 HRB	94.5
54.5 HRB	98.1

48.5 HRB to HV

Formula (approximate)