Armor & Tactical Tools
Free, practical tools for every setup — decode NIJ protection levels, weigh a plate carrier, size a plate, plan a MOLLE field, total a loadout, and match a threat to the armor that stops it.
Body Armor Level Guide
Compare the NIJ protection levels (IIA, II, IIIA, III, IV) — see what each level is rated to stop, what it isn't, and whether it's soft armor or a hard rifle plate, with the full 0101.06 table
Plate Carrier Weight Calculator
Estimate the total worn weight of a plate carrier setup from plate material, plate count, carrier weight, and accessories — the loaded total in both pounds and kilograms
Armor Plate Size Finder
Find your recommended hard armor plate size — Small, Medium, Large, or XL — from your torso height, using the standard SAPI/ESAPI cut dimensions so a plate protects your vitals without riding too high
MOLLE Capacity Planner
Estimate how much a MOLLE webbing field can carry — enter the rows and columns of webbing to see the attachment points and roughly how many small pouches will fit before you plan a layout
Gear Loadout Weight Calculator
Add up your full kit weight item by item and, with your body weight, see it as a percentage and its military load class — fighting, approach march, or emergency approach load
Ballistic Threat Lookup
A defensive protection reference — pick a common round and see the minimum NIJ armor level rated to stop it, from handgun threats up to armor-piercing rifle fire