Use this helpful calculator to calculate the density of your shipment.
LTL Shipments are rated using the NMFC classification guidelines. The classes of shipments are largely determined by the pounds per cubic foot, or density, of the product. Dimensional knowledge of your product is essential in estimating accurate shipping rates. These simple tools will allow you determine the density of your shipment.
In cases where a shipment is palletized, the dimensions of the pallet determine the cubic dimensions. Although the original dimensions of the carton remain the same, the cubic dimensions now include those of the pallet.
Length 48″, Width 40″, Height 28″ (22″ plus 6″ of Pallet) Equals 53,760 Cubic Inches (Length x Width x Height) or 31.1 Cubic Feet (Length x Width x Height/1728).
The Density equals the weight 110 (80 lbs. for the carton and approximately 30 lbs. for the pallet) divided by the dimension, 3.54 lbs. per cubic feet.
Calculating density can be time-consuming.
Find out how TLI's Transportation Management System can help save time and money by automatically calculating freight density and class as you enter shipments.
