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its the HB graphite grading scale, for hardness and darkness of the graphite on paper. the higher the number, like a number 2 pencil, the harder the lead.
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∙ 14y agoIt's a rating for the hardness of the lead. HB falls somwhere near the middle of the scale while 9h and 9b are the extreme ends of the scale.
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∙ 14y agoIt refers to Hardness and Blackness the the core. A better explanation is available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil#Grading_and_classification
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∙ 14y agoHARD black
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What dos hb stand for on the pencil?
Um....The answer which it is.
What does no stand for on a pencil?
No on a pencil stands for Number. It is a measure of hardness, similar to the HB scale.
What is a hb pencil?
An HB pencil is just a No. 2 Pencil HB stands for Hard Black
Is HB 2 the softest lead pencil?
I don't quite understand what you mean by HB-2 pencil but if you mean HB pencil / #2 Pencil it is not the softest pencil. Pencils scale from 9H to 9B, (HB in the middle) and 9B would the softest and darkest pencil there.
What is the full form of an HB pencil?
Hard Black pencil.
What is the difference between an hb 2 pencil and a hb pencils?
HB 2 pencil has a slightly softer lead than a regular HB pencil, which gives it darker markings. The "2" in HB 2 stands for the American grading system, while the regular HB is based on the European grading system. Both are commonly used for general writing and drawing.
What does HB stand stand for on a HB pencil?
H stands for hardness and B stands for blackness this is how a pencil scale goes: 9H 8H 7H 6H 5H 4H 3H 2H 1H H HB B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B9H is very fine hard and light but 9B is thick black and very soft (more like charcoal)
Is HB-2 the softest lead pencil?
I don't quite understand what you mean by HB-2 pencil but if you mean HB pencil / #2 Pencil it is not the softest pencil. Pencils scale from 9H to 9B, (HB in the middle) and 9B would the softest and darkest pencil there.
Famous people with the initials HB?
famous people with the initials HB: * Harve Bernard - fashion designer * Halle Barry - actress / model * Harry Belfonte - singer / entertainer
Fullform of hb in nataraj pencil?
hard black
What is a 2HB pencil?
A No.2 pencil, but HB is softer and is used to create dark lines when drawing.
What is the pencil length?
Pencils are made in various lengths. My HB pencil measures 7 inches.
