Vickers to Mohs Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the vickers to mohs converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Mohs Scale

result = value * 0.01

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
valueVickers Hardness(HV)500

How It Works

How to Convert Vickers Hardness to Mohs Scale

Formula

Mohs Scale = Vickers Hardness × 0.01

1 HV = 0.01 Mohs

Worked Example

Convert 500 HV to Mohs.

value = 500
  1. 01500 HV × 0.01 = 5.0000 Mohs

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