convertimate Metal hardness (HRC, HB, HV)

Brinell to Rockwell B

Type a value in HB to get it in HRB instantly.

64.8HRB

That's 1.08× as hard as 6061-T6 aluminium, while mild steel is 1.21× harder.

What it means

How hard is that?

For carbon and alloy steels (ASTM E140). Conversions between scales are approximate; for other metals and for exact values, test on the scale you need.

The math

How to convert HB to HRB

Hardness scales convert by table (ASTM E140): HRC 50 = 513 HV = 481 HB, HRC 40 = 392 HV = 371 HB. Tensile strength ≈ 3.45 × HB MPa.

Example: 110 HB = 64.8 HRB.

Every unit

That hardness on every scale

Tables

HB to HRB conversion table

HB to HRB conversion table
HBHRB
102 HB60.2 HRB
105 HB61.9 HRB
110 HB64.8 HRB
116 HB68.3 HRB
HRB to HB conversion table
HRB to HB conversion table
HRBHB
60 HRB101.7 HB
62 HRB105.2 HB
65 HRB110.4 HB
68 HRB115.5 HB

Quick answers

Quick answers

How many HRB is 110 HB?
110 HB is 64.8 HRB.

The units

About these units

Brinell (HB)

Brinell: load over the area of a 10 mm ball dent (tungsten-carbide ball).

Rockwell B (HRB)

Rockwell B: depth under a 1/16" ball, for softer steel (60–100).

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