Density Freight-Class Calculator & Chart

Freight shipments are assigned a freight class. Freight classes are defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation(NMFTA) as part of their National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. The freight class of your shipment is used to determine the shipping charges. There are 18 different classes that range from 50(least expensive) to 500(most expensive). The freight class is determined by its contents, weight, and density.

Use our Density Freight-Class Calculator to determine the Pounds per Cubic Foot and the freight class.

If the shipment is palletized, use the dimensions of the pallet, the combined height of the carton + the pallet, and the total weight of the shipment.

Freight Density/Class Calculator

INPUT
Length (inches)
Width (inches)
Height (inches)
Weight (pounds)
OUTPUT
Volume (Cubic Inches)
Volume (Cubic Feet)
Density(PCF*)
Freight Class
  
*PCF = POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT

Density - Freight Class Chart
PCF* RangeFreight ClassExample
50 and over50Bricks, common building
35 - 49.9955Bricks cement or mortar
30 - 34.9960Bumpers metal (used)
22.5 - 29.9965Wood finished tile
15 - 22.4970 Carriers or bar type luggage racks
13.5 - 14.9977.5 Pneumatic tires for vehicles
12 - 13.4985Transmissions or clutches in boxes or crates
10.5 - 11.9992.5Computers/PC's, Computer Monitors/Display Screens, Fax machines & Data processing machines, systems or devices in which the value is not exceeding $5 per pound
9 - 10.49100Car Covers: seat, hood, tire or top covers in boxes
8 - 8.99110Metal cabinets in boxes
7 - 7.99125Telephones, Videophones, Answering machines
6 - 6.99150 Doors or tailgates: truck or car in boxes.
5 - 5.99175Garments or apparel, shirts,pants,etc
4 - 4.99200 Luggage racks set up (non bar type)
3 - 3.99250 Engine hoods, metal, in boxes or crates.
2 - 2.99300Bathroom cabinet set up
1 - 1.99
less than 1
*PCF = Pounds per Cubic Foot