Freight Class Calculator
Determine NMFC freight class from density.
Inputs
lbs
in
in
in
Results
Freight Class
100
Density9.4 lbs/cf
Cubic Feet53.33 cf
Cubic Inches92,160
Linear Feet4 ft
Oversize (1=Yes)0
Weight500 lbs
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the shipment weight in pounds.
- Input the pallet or shipment dimensions (length × width × height in inches).
- The calculator determines density in pounds per cubic foot.
- Review the NMFC freight class based on density.
- Use the freight class when requesting LTL carrier quotes — misclassification leads to reclassification charges.
What each input means
- Weight
- Total shipment weight in pounds.
- Length
- Package or pallet length in inches.
- Width
- Package or pallet width in inches.
- Height
- Package or pallet height in inches.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersWeight = 500, Length = 48, Width = 40, Height = 48 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Freight ClassFreight Class100 = 100
- Calculate DensityDensity9.4 = 9.4
- Calculate Cubic FeetCubic Feet53.33 = 53.33
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