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             Hardness scales and range 
            accord. to standard conversion 
            tables 
            Note: 
            Conversions are acc. to ASTM 
            E140-12bƐ1(2013), EN ISO 
            18265-2014, and DIN 50150-2000 
            (solely table 1, low-alloyed steel). 
            Conversions into tensile strength 
            for 98N (10kgf) test load only. 
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            Vickers HV 10 – ca. 2000 
            Brinell HB 76 – 618 
            Knoop HK 87 – 920 (ASTM only) 
            Rockwell HRB 41 – 105 
            Rockwell HRF 82,6 – 115,1 
            Rockwell HRC 20,3 – 68 
            Rockwell HRA 60,7 – 85,6 
            Rockwell HRD 40,3 - 76,9 (EN ISO 18265 only) 
            HR45N 19,9 – 75,4 
            Tensile Strength MPa (N/mm2) 255 – 2180 (EN ISO 18265 only) |