Freight Class Calculator
Free Online Freight Class Calculator. Easily find your freight class for goods commonly shipped via LTL.
Find your freight class for free using our freight class calculator.
LTL Carriers will generally charge for freight based on the weight and cube of the shipped items. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association publishes the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC) to assist with this. This standard allows determining freight classes to compare different commodities and shipped products. Every shipped item falls into one of 18 freight classes, represented by numeric numbers ranging from class 50 to 500. Using a Freight Class Calculator to determine your class is essential to ensuring your rate isn’t good
There are four different aspects or characteristics that determine any given commodities freight class. A commodity’s class determines density, stowability, handling, and liability.
Density
Density is the primary key in determining freight class. The density is the pounds per cubic foot of your item. Typically, lower freight classes represent items of higher density and, therefore, a lower cost.
Stowability
Stowability takes into account how easy it is to stow the commodity. Some factors include if it is unusual dimensions or if it contains hazardous materials. Additionally, some items are regulated by government or carrier policies and entities with characteristics that prevent them from being near or shipped with other things. The harder it is to stow or transport this item compared to other commodities, the more this factor will increase the freight class and cost.
Handling
This considers the commodity’s ability to be handled as the freight is loaded and unloaded from the LTL terminal to the LTL terminal. Packaging, unit dimensions, and fragility are considered when determining how handling impacts the class. The greater the difficulty in handling, the more this factor will increase the freight class and cost.
Liability
This considers how likely the item will be damaged, stolen, or damaged to other freight and property. The greater the liability risk, the more this factor will increase the freight class and the cost.
Freight class is an LTL freight industry system for distinguishing goods to determine accurate pricing. Calculate the correct freight class for your LTL freight with our free freight class calculator. The National Motor Freight Association, also known as the NMFTA, created the freight classification system to standardize freight pricing for different types of commodities shipped by truck. The freight class is determined mainly by the density of your freight load, measured in pounds per cubic foot pr PPCF.
Sample Freight Classes
View freight classes below or use the NMFC code lookup tool.
Notice: Freight classes and NMFC codes are subject to change without notice. Contact us if you’re not absolutely sure the information listed is correct.
Aircraft Parts
Athletic or Sporting Equipment
Automotive
Carrier or Racks, Luggage (Bar Type)
70
Carrier or Racks, Luggage (Other than bar type)
Covers (Tarp like)
Palletized
85
Racks or Carrier other than plastic KD
70
Racks, Luggage Non-Bar Type, Assembled
200
Running boards
Vehicle Pneumatic Tires
110
Body Sections
250
Chassis w/running components, Assembled
150
Chassis, Frame(Gear Frame)
300
Doors or Tailgate (Boxed)
150
Engine Hoods, metal, in boxes/crates
250
Engine Hoods, plastic, in boxes/crates
300
Fenders, primed metal, in boxes/crates
200
Vehicle Hard Top
300
Engine; Automobile or Tractor on pallet
85
Engine; Automobile or Tractor, crated
70
Engine; Internal Combustion (value < $5/lb)
85
Engine; Internal Combustion (value > $5/lb & value < $10/lb)
100
Boilers, Furnances, Stoves
Building Materials
Iron Steel
60
Stone Blocks, Pieces or Slabs in boxes, crates or pallets exceeding 96″
85
Stone Blocks, Pieces or Slabs in boxes, crates or pallets NOT exceeding 96″
60
Brick Cement or Mortar
50
Brick, glass or glass-faced concrete
60
Bricks
50
Bricks, insulating & infusorial
55
Glass blocks, boxes/crates
60
Moldings, primed, plastic or wood coated, in boxes
60
Roof tile, wood or cement
65
Siding made of steel, iron, or tin plating
70
Tile, wood finished
65
Clothing
Construction Equipment
Containers
Apparel or material,
70
Barrels, wooden
200
Baskets or hampers, wood/wire not nested
150
Baskets, wire, nested
100
Baskets, wire, unnested
200
Bedding Bags
70
Burlap, baled/bundled, rubberized
85
Drums made of steel, lead lined
85
Pails / buckets, rubber, nested
85
Plastic,Envelopes,Pouches,Wrappres
100
Elecrtonics
CD/DVD/Video Cassette/Tape Players or Recorders
125
Radio ,Radio Telephone
100
Radios (excluding auto radios)/Tuners/Amplifiers/P
125
Telephones/Videophones
125
Engines, Transmission or Motors
Automobile/tractor engine, crated
70
Automobile/tractor engine, on pallet
85
Gas powered generators
92,5
Marine Motor
85
Motorcyle Engine
85
Fabrics
Foodstuff
Furniture
18 gauge steel cabinet
70
Armoires or Bureaus,
125
Bamboo
250
Bathroom Cabinets Unassembled
70
Bed rails in packages, wooden
250
Benches
150
Buffets, China Cabinets Assembled
125
Burial case/casket handles, boxed
85
Cabinet, unassembled
85
Cabinets, metal/plastic, for storage
92,5
Casket/coffin wooden material, unassembled
70
Chairs, assembled, with upholstery
200
Chairs, wooden, assembled, without upholstery
125
Couch with back/arms assembled
250
Couch, unassembled arms/back
250
Desks, wood, unassembled
100
Furniture completely unassembled or flat
70
Highboy/dressers, wooden, assembled
125
Mattresses, packaged/boxed
250
Metal cabinets, boxed
175
Tables, Metallic or Wooden
150
Wooden (Based On Dimensions)boxed or crated
150
Wooden caskets, boxed/crated
200
Wooden chests, unassembled
85
Work Benches,Wooden SU
150
Work Stations or Benches
150
Household items or Personal Efects
Automatic humidifiers, boxed
85
Bathroom Cabinet Fully Assembled
125
Buffets, Cabinets, Workstations or Tables
125
Cabinets, Metal or Plastic for Storage
92,5
Cast iron wood burning stove
85
Coffee Makers, household or commercial
125
Couch Unassembled
250
Couch With Back/Arms
250
Dressers/Highboys, Armoires, wooden and Assembled
125
Electric oven, stationary, boxed/crated
85
Electric toaster
100
Floor Sweepers, handle taken apart, boxed
85
Furniture Completely Unassembled
70
Gas baking oven, stationary, boxed/crated
85
Household refrigerators and freezers
92,5
col 1
77,5
Microwave Oven, boxed/crated
85
Refrigerators or Freezers
150
Stoves/ranges, iron/aluminum, boxed/crated
100
Vacuum
100
Vacuum parts
70
Water heater with insulated outer shell, packaged
175
Water heater without insulated outer shell, packag
85
Water softener tank, iron/steel
85
Wooden Furniture Assembled
150
Bed Head/Footboard Unassembled (Wood)
125
Bed Rails Wooden and Packaged
85
Caskets or Burial Cases Assembled
200
Caskets or Burial Cases Unassembled and Boxed
70
Chairs Assembled With Upholstery
200
Chairs Wooden and Assembled
125
Chests, Wooden and Unassembled
85
Desks, Wooden and Unassembled
100
Mattresses Packaged or Boxed
250
Steel Cabinets Assembled
125
Industrial Equipments
Instruments
Lamps or Lighting
Lown Equipment
Machinery
Air pressure, cylinder shaped, closed ends, bronze
100
Air pressure, cylinder shaped, closed ends, Copper
150
Air shaped, closed ends, steel r pressure, cylinde
85
Milling and Grinding
100
Pumps w/operating parts
85
Shrink wrapping machine, for pallets/racks
125
Sprayers, cement/paint/plaster/grease
85
Steam traps, tilting/loose/on skids
85
Valves without operating parts
77,5
Vending
175
Medical
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Freight Class Calculator FAQ
Q. How do I calculate shipping class?
A. To calculate shipping class, use a freight class calculator. Enter details like weight and dimensions. Based on these factors, the calculator will determine the shipping class, ensuring accurate pricing and appropriate handling during transit.
Q. What is freight class 70?
A. Freight class 70 typically includes lighter items, such as food products or car parts, with a density of around 15 to 22.5 pounds per cubic foot. This class is determined based on weight, dimensions, value, and density, ensuring efficient and cost-effective shipping.
Q. What freight class do I need?
A. The freight class you need depends on the type, weight, and dimensions of your shipment. Use a freight class chart to determine the specific class, which ranges from 50 to 500. Key factors include stowability, liability, handling, and density. For accurate classification, refer to an official freight class chart or consult with your 3PL.
Q. How do you determine freight weight class?
A. To determine freight weight class:
- Divide the shipment’s total weight by its cubic feet to get the density.
- For multiple items, sum their weights first.
- Use an LTL freight class chart based on the density to find the correct class.
