Freight Density Reference Guide

Opting for density-based freight class is what most LTL, or less than truckload, freight carriers, will do. That’s because going off of the true density for freight will eliminate any arguments or disputes between shippers and carriers.

This guide below will help you find the freight class that fits your shipment. You can also download this freight guide here

At InXpress, we are global logistics specialists, we are well versed in a variety of contracts that carriers have in place. That allows for logistics providers to specifically tailor service needs with each client to meet their individual shipping needs and troubleshoot challenges that might arise along the way.

Freight Class

50

55

60

65

70

77.5

85

92.5

100

110

125

150

175

200

250

300

400

500

Example Commodities

Nuts, bolts, steel rods

Hardwood flooring, bricks

Ceramic tiles, car parts

Books, bottled beverages

Food items, paper in boxes

Tires, bathroom fixtures

Crafted machinery, pharmaceuticals

Computers, monitors, refrigerators

Car & boat covers, win case

Cabinets, framed artwork

Small household appliances

Auto sheet metal parts, bookcases

Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture

Sheet metal, packaged mattresses

Flat screen TVs, bamboo furniture

Wood cabinets, tables, grass

Light fixtures

Bags of gold dust, ping pong balls

Density (lbs/cubic foot)

50+

35-50

30-35

22.5-30

15-22.5

13.5-15

12-13.5

10.5-12

9-10.5

8-9

7-8

6-7

5-6

4-5

3-4

2-3

1-2

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