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Free Interactive Tool · NMFC CLASS FINDER

Freight Class Lookup & NMFC Density Calculator

NMFC density lookup + LTL pricing preview.

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Shipment dimensions

forklift

Include the pallet — measure the full palletized shipment including any overhang.

Product weight + pallet weight + packaging.

Classification

Density

28.88 lb/ft³

Volume

259.7 ft³

NMFC freight class

Class 65

Steel coils, oil drums (liquid-filled)

Density-based estimate. Some commodities (hazmat, specific named items) have fixed NMFC classes regardless of density. When shipping, reference the exact NMFC item number for your commodity on the BOL.
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NMFC density reference

Density (lb/ft³)ClassExample
50+50Bricks, cement, sand (≥50 lb/ft³)
35–5055Iron/steel bars, machinery parts
30–3560Car parts, truck tires, heavy castings
22.5–3065Steel coils, oil drums (liquid-filled)
15–22.570Forklifts, food items, auto parts
13.5–1577.5Tile, heavy cartons
12–13.585Lift tables, crated machinery, pallet jacks
10.5–1292.5Computer equipment, monitors
9–10.5100Cases of wine, wooden furniture (boxed)
8–9110Cabinets, framed art, assembled furniture
7–8125Small appliances, machine covers
6–7150Assembled bookcases, large shelving
5–6175Clothing, stuffed furniture (couches)
4–5200Aircraft parts, mattresses
3–4250Bamboo furniture, mattresses (foam)
2–3300Wood cabinets, tables (unassembled)
1–2400Deer antlers, signs (lightweight)
0–1500Ping pong balls, bags of feathers

About this tool

LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments price by NMFC freight class — a number from 50 (densest, cheapest) to 500 (lightest, most expensive). Enter your shipment's length × width × height and weight; the calculator computes density (lb/ft³), the corresponding freight class, and shows the NMFC class table so you can verify. Forklifts typically ship class 70-85. Pallet jacks class 60-70. Lift tables class 85-100. Getting the class right keeps you out of trouble — shippers who declare the wrong class get reclassified by the carrier at audit, with retroactive surcharges.

Shop related equipment

Forklifts
Pallet Jacks
Stackers
Aerial Lift
Narrow Aisle
Tuggers
Lift Tables

Frequently asked questions

Why does density matter?
LTL pricing is fundamentally about how much trailer space a shipment takes up per pound of revenue. A 1,000 lb shipment at 40 lb/ft³ (class 65) occupies 25 ft³; the same 1,000 lb at 5 lb/ft³ (class 200) occupies 200 ft³ — 8× more trailer space, 8× more cost per pound.
What's the NMFC?
National Motor Freight Classification — a commodity catalog maintained by the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association). Each commodity has an NMFC item number (e.g., 16880 for forklifts) and a class. Some commodities have density-based classes (class determined by density); others are fixed-class regardless of density.
What if my class is wrong?
Carriers re-weigh and re-measure random shipments at their terminals. If your declared class is wrong, they reclassify and rebill — usually 2-3× the original rate. This is called a "reclass" charge and it's a common pain point for shippers.
How do I avoid reclasses?
Measure the entire pallet (including overhang), weigh it, calculate density honestly, use the correct NMFC item number. Our calculator gives you the density-based class; for fixed-class items (hazmat, agricultural commodities, specific named articles), look up the NMFC item directly.
Does freight class affect liftgate and residential fees?
No. Freight class is just the base line-haul rate. Liftgate ($95-$165), residential delivery ($85-$120), limited access ($115+), and inside delivery ($225+) are accessorial fees added on top, regardless of class.

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