Hardness converter

Approximate HRC, Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell B conversions for steel, with a ballpark tensile strength.

Tabulated steel conversions (ISO 18265 / ASTM E140 style). Cast iron, stainless and case depth need their own charts — treat as planning only.

HRC

Inputs

Typical
Reading
HRC

Results

HRC

40

HB
372
HV
392
HRB
—
Est. Rm
1,246MPa

Model

Linear interpolation of a steel HRC / HB / HV / HRB table. Rm ≈ f(HB).

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