Freight Class Chart
The complete reference chart for all 18 NMFC freight classes. Find your class by density, commodity type, or use our calculator for an instant lookup.
✓ All 18 classes: 50 to 500
✓ Density ranges included
✓ Example commodities listed
Freight class estimator
Enter pallet dimensions & weight to estimate LTL freight class.
Handling unit 1
53.33 cu ft · 500.0 lbs · 9.38 PCF
Estimated freight class
100
Density: 9.38 PCF (lbs per cu ft)
Total: 500.0 lbs · 53.33 cu ft
⚠ This is a density-based estimate only. The actual NMFC class assigned by carriers may differ based on commodity type, packaging, and handling requirements.
Density → class reference table
| Density (PCF) | Class |
|---|---|
| ≥ 50 | 50 |
| 35 – < 50 | 55 |
| 30 – < 35 | 60 |
| 22.5 – < 30 | 65 |
| 15 – < 22.5 | 70 |
| 13.5 – < 15 | 77.5 |
| 12 – < 13.5 | 85 |
| 10.5 – < 12 | 92.5 |
| 9 – < 10.5 | 100 |
| 8 – < 9 | 110 |
| 7 – < 8 | 125 |
| 6 – < 7 | 150 |
| 5 – < 6 | 175 |
| 4 – < 5 | 200 |
| 3 – < 4 | 250 |
| 2 – < 3 | 300 |
| 1 – < 2 | 400 |
| 0 – < 1 | 500 |
Complete NMFC Freight Class Chart
| Class | Density (lbs/ft³) | Example Commodities |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | ≥50 | Sand, gravel, bricks, cement |
| 55 | 35–50 | Hardwood flooring, concrete blocks |
| 60 | 30–35 | Car parts, steel rods, bottled beverages |
| 65 | 22.5–30 | Car parts, bottled drinks, appliance parts |
| 70 | 15–22.5 | Food items, car parts, machinery |
| 77.5 | 13.5–15 | Tires, bathroom fixtures |
| 85 | 12–13.5 | Crated machinery, cast iron stoves |
| 92.5 | 10.5–12 | Computers, monitors, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9–10.5 | Boat covers, car covers, wine cases |
| 110 | 8–9 | Cabinets, framed artwork, table saws |
| 125 | 7–8 | Small appliances, hand tools |
| 150 | 6–7 | Auto sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5–6 | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4–5 | Auto sheet metal parts, mattresses |
| 250 | 3–4 | Bamboo furniture, mattresses, plasma TVs |
| 300 | 2–3 | Wood cabinets, tables, chairs (knocked down) |
| 400 | 1–2 | Deer antlers, ping pong balls |
| 500 | <1 | Gold dust, bags of feathers, ping pong balls |
How to Read This Chart
Lower class = cheaper shipping. Class 50 items are heavy and dense (like bricks), making them efficient to transport. Class 500 items are lightweight and bulky (like feathers), taking up truck space without much weight—so they cost more per pound to ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many freight classes are there?\u25BE
There are 18 NMFC classes from 50 (cheapest) to 500 (most expensive): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 77.5, 85, 92.5, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500.
What determines freight class?\u25BE
Four factors: density (primary), stowability, handling difficulty, and liability/value.