Vickers hardness Formula

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Vickers Hardness test consists of applying a force (also called a “load”) on the test material using a diamond indenter, to obtain an indentation. Check FAQs
HV=1.854Pd2
HV - Vickers Hardness?P - Indentation Load?d - Diagonal length?

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0.0642Edit=1.8540.1Edit1.7Edit2
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Vickers hardness Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vickers hardness?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
HV=1.854Pd2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
HV=1.8540.1kgf1.7mm2
Next Step Convert Units
HV=1.8540.9807N0.0017m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
HV=1.8540.98070.00172
Next Step Evaluate
HV=629118.653979195Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
HV=0.0641522491349481kgf/mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
HV=0.0642kgf/mm²

Vickers hardness Formula Elements

Variables
Vickers Hardness
Vickers Hardness test consists of applying a force (also called a “load”) on the test material using a diamond indenter, to obtain an indentation.
Symbol: HV
Measurement: PressureUnit: kgf/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Indentation Load
Indentation load in microhardness test. Loads will be in the range of 1-1000 grams.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: kgf
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diagonal length
Diagonal length in microhardness test. The diagonal length is in millimetre.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Hardness category

​Go Brinell hardness
HB=2PloadπD(D-D2-d2)
​Go Tensile strength from Brinell hardness
TS=(3.459.8067)HB
​Go Knoop hardness
HK=14.2Pd2

How to Evaluate Vickers hardness?

Vickers hardness evaluator uses Vickers Hardness = 1.854*Indentation Load/(Diagonal length^2) to evaluate the Vickers Hardness, Vickers hardness test consists of applying a force (also called a “load”) on the test material using a diamond indenter, to obtain an indentation. Vickers Hardness is denoted by HV symbol.

How to evaluate Vickers hardness using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vickers hardness, enter Indentation Load (P) & Diagonal length (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vickers hardness

What is the formula to find Vickers hardness?
The formula of Vickers hardness is expressed as Vickers Hardness = 1.854*Indentation Load/(Diagonal length^2). Here is an example- 6.5E-9 = 1.854*0.980664999999931/(0.0017^2).
How to calculate Vickers hardness?
With Indentation Load (P) & Diagonal length (d) we can find Vickers hardness using the formula - Vickers Hardness = 1.854*Indentation Load/(Diagonal length^2).
Can the Vickers hardness be negative?
No, the Vickers hardness, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vickers hardness?
Vickers hardness is usually measured using the Kilogram-Force per Square Millimeter[kgf/mm²] for Pressure. Pascal[kgf/mm²], Kilopascal[kgf/mm²], Bar[kgf/mm²] are the few other units in which Vickers hardness can be measured.
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