Ksi to HRC Conversion Calculator

Calculate Hardness in Rockwell C Scale

Formula

The formula to calculate the hardness in Rockwell C scale is:

\[ HRC = 0.3467 \times Ksi + 20.4 \]

Where:

What is a Ksi to HRC Conversion?

A Ksi to HRC conversion refers to the process of converting measurements from Kilo-pound per square inch (Ksi) to Rockwell Hardness C Scale (HRC). Ksi is a unit of stress that measures pressure or force per unit area, often used in engineering to measure the strength of materials. On the other hand, HRC is a hardness scale based on indentation hardness of a material. The conversion between these two units is commonly used in material science and engineering to determine the hardness of a material from its measured stress.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following value:

Using the formula:

\[ HRC = 0.3467 \times 150 + 20.4 = 72.41 \]

The Hardness in Rockwell C Scale is 72.41.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following value:

Using the formula:

\[ HRC = 0.3467 \times 200 + 20.4 = 89.74 \]

The Hardness in Rockwell C Scale is 89.74.