convertimate Metal hardness (HRC, HB, HV)

Rockwell B to Brinell

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

110.4HB

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 HRB to HB

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: 65 HRB = 110.4 HB.

Every unit

That hardness on every scale

Tables

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
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

Quick answers

Quick answers

How many HB is 65 HRB?
65 HRB is 110.4 HB.

The units

About these units

Rockwell B (HRB)

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

Brinell (HB)

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

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