Safe Rating Calculator

Safe specification from value stored and threat level.

Value stored ($)

Threat level

Interior size (cu ft)

Fire protection?

Fire rating

Bolt down?

Tab to move between fields

Recommended UL rating

Estimated safe cost$2,300.00

Min wall thickness (in)0.25

Estimated weight (lbs)520

Fire protection upcharge$500.00

Bolt-down needed (1/0)1

Insurable coverage$6,900.00

Drill time (min)20

Recommended RatingB-Rate / TL-5

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the type of items to be stored (cash, jewelry, documents, firearms, digital media).
Set the desired burglary rating (B-rate, RSC, TL-15, TL-30, TRTL-30) based on threat level.
Input the fire rating required in hours (30, 60, 90, 120) and UL fire rating class if needed.
Review the recommended safe rating and minimum weight class to prevent removal.
Anchor all safes rated below 750 lbs to the floor or wall per manufacturer specs.

What each input means

Value stored ($): Total value of items to be stored in the safe.
Threat level: 1 = Opportunistic, 2 = Skilled burglar, 3 = Professional, 4 = Extreme/organized.
Interior size (cu ft): Required interior storage volume in cubic feet.
Fire protection?: 1 if fire protection is needed, 0 if not.
Fire rating: 0 = None, 1 = 30 min, 2 = 1 hour, 3 = 2 hour fire rating.
Bolt down?: 1 if the safe will be bolted to floor/wall, 0 if freestanding.

Recommended UL rating: 1=RSC, 2=B-Rate/TL-5, 3=TL-15, 4=TL-30, 5=TRTL-30, 6=TXTL-60.
Estimated safe cost: Approximate purchase price for a safe meeting these specifications.
Min wall thickness (in): Minimum steel wall thickness in inches for the recommended rating.
Estimated weight (lbs): Approximate weight of a safe meeting these specifications.
Fire protection upcharge: Additional cost for the selected fire rating.
Bolt-down needed (1/0): 1 if bolting is strongly recommended due to weight under 750 lbs.
Insurable coverage: Typical maximum insurable value based on safe rating.
Drill time (min): Estimated locksmith drill time if combination is lost.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Value stored ($) = 25000, Threat level = 2, Interior size (cu ft) = 4, Fire protection? = 1 = 6 input(s) provided
Calculate Recommended UL rating
2 = 2
Calculate Estimated safe cost
Estimated safe cost
2300 = $2,300
Calculate Min wall thickness
Min wall thickness
0.25 = 0.25