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Freight Class Calculator
Determine the NMFC freight class for your LTL and LCL shipments based on density and handling characteristics. Accurate classification ensures accurate pricing.
Freight Class Calculator
Calculate NMFC class based on density
Dimensions
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Weight & Quantity
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PCS
Freight Class Tiers
50Very dense
≥ 50 lbs/ft³55Dense
≥ 35 lbs/ft³60Dense
≥ 30 lbs/ft³65Moderate
≥ 22.5 lbs/ft³70Medium
≥ 15 lbs/ft³77.5Medium
≥ 13.5 lbs/ft³85Medium-low
≥ 12 lbs/ft³92.5Medium-low
≥ 10.5 lbs/ft³100Low
≥ 9 lbs/ft³110Low
≥ 8 lbs/ft³125Light
≥ 7 lbs/ft³150Light
≥ 6 lbs/ft³175Very light
≥ 5 lbs/ft³200Very light
≥ 4 lbs/ft³250Extremely light
≥ 3 lbs/ft³300Extremely light
≥ 2 lbs/ft³400Ultra-light
≥ 1 lbs/ft³500Maximum
< 1 lbs/ft³About Freight Class
- Based on NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification)
- Used for LTL (trucking) and LCL (ocean)
- Lower class = denser cargo = lower cost
- Class 50 (densest) to 500 (lightest)
Density Formula
Density = Weight ÷ VolumeVolume (ft³) = (L × W × H × Pieces) ÷ 1,728