Conversion Result
* Results are approximate - exact conversion depends on material
Common Material Hardness Reference
| Material |
Brinell (HB) |
Rockwell C (HRC) |
Vickers (HV) |
Mohs |
| Lead |
4-5 |
- |
5 |
1.5 |
| Aluminum |
15-25 |
- |
25-35 |
2.5 |
| Mild Steel |
120-180 |
10-20 |
130-200 |
4-4.5 |
| Hardened Steel |
300-700 |
40-65 |
300-900 |
5-6 |
| Tungsten Carbide |
1,500+ |
70+ |
1,600+ |
9 |
| Diamond |
7,000-8,000 |
- |
10,000 |
10 |
