Interactive Tool

Crash Test & Standards Decoder

Translate legacy Department of State K-ratings into current ASTM F2656 condition designations, understand P1–P4 penetration classes, and check barrier systems against third-party certified lab results.

Rating Translator

Select a rating from either system. The decoder returns the equivalent designation, the exact test condition it certifies, and what it does not certify.

Rating to decode

DOS K-Rating ↔ ASTM F2656 crosswalk
Legacy DOS	ASTM F2656	Test Vehicle	Impact Speed	Equivalence Note

Equivalence assumes P1 penetration. An M50 P3 system is not a K12 equivalent, regardless of the impact condition matching.

ASTM F2656 penetration ratings — measured from the cargo bed leading edge to the barrier datum
Rating	Dynamic Penetration	What It Means for the Specifier

ASTM F2656 test vehicle classes
Class	Vehicle	Test Weight

Filterable Database

Barrier systems: certified results vs. uncertified claims

Every entry is flagged by evidence level. Third-party certified means an independent accredited laboratory report is on file with NPSI. Self-reported means the only source is the manufacturer. The flag is the finding.

Barrier type

Evidence level

Impact condition

System	Type	Rating	Penetration	Legacy Equiv.	Evidence	Foundation

Database entries shown are schema samples pending replacement with verified lab-report data. Submissions of test reports for listing: reports@npsinstitute.com (verification required, listing is free, no listing is ever paid for).