The measurement error of indentation in Brinell and Vickers Hardness testing exerts a great influ-ence on Brinell and Vickers Hardness value. To minimize the measurement error, this article proposed a correct measurement method.

• 布氏和维氏硬度压痕的测量误差对布氏和维氏硬度值影响很大；为了减少压痕的测量误差本文提出了正确的测量方法供硬度试验人员参考.