Steel Hardness Conversion Table

This table shows approximate hardness of steel using Brinell, Rockwell B and C and Vickers scales. These conversion charts are provided for guidance only as each scales uses different methods of measuring hardness. The right hand column show an approximate equivalent tensile strength.

Steel Hardness conversion calculator
Brinell Hardness HB Rockwell C - HRC Rockwell B - HRB Vickers - HV  
Enter a figure into any of the fields and click calculate, the nearest values in each scale is shown, or zero if out of range. Values are approximate and for guidance only.

Description:

This table shows the rough hardness of steel utilizing Brinell, Rockwell B and C, and Vickers scales.

These change outlines are accommodated direction just as each scale utilizes various strategies for estimating hardness.