Question 1

What is 87.5 HRB in HV?

Accepted Answer

87.5 HRB = 157.5 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 157.5 HV in HRB?

Accepted Answer

157.5 HV = 87.5 HRB.

HRB	HV
72.5 HRB	130.5
77.5 HRB	139.5
82.5 HRB	148.5
87.5	157.5
92.5 HRB	166.5
97.5 HRB	175.5
102.5 HRB	184.5

87.5 HRB to HV

Formula (approximate)