eFunda: Convert Hardness: Vickers - eFunda: The Ultimate Online Reference for Engineers
Symbol: HV The Vickers Hardness test can be applied to different materials across a very wide range of hardnesses. The Vickers test uses a square-based diamond pyramid with a 136º point angle. The load (usually 50 kgf, but could be 5, 10, 20, 30, or 120 k...