What shipment density means
Density is the shipment weight divided by the shipment cube. In LTL freight, it is one of the inputs used to estimate freight class and compare how much space the shipment occupies against its weight.
Freight Intelligence
LTL Density & Freight Class Calculator
Calculate density, total cube, total weight, and a density-based freight class estimate before the shipment moves.
Shipment
Result
Enter shipment details to calculate density and estimated freight class.
Total Cube-cu ft
Density-PCF
Total Weight-lbs
Estimated NMFC Class
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Measurement checklist
Measure the extreme points, include pallet weight and height, round up, and document the loaded pallet before pickup.
How this estimate works
The calculator converts inches to cubic feet, applies quantity, divides total weight by total cube, and maps the result to a density-based class scale.
Classification caveat
This is a density-based estimate. Actual NMFC class can also be affected by commodity, handling, stowability, and liability. Confirm class when those factors matter.