SERVICE ALERTS ABOUT US CAREERS CONTACT US FREIGHT SHIPPING PARCEL SHIPPING SHIPPING RESOURCES SHIPPING TOOLS BLOG LOGIN Freight Class Calculator Calculate your freight density and determine the proper NMFC code for your freight shipment. Get an Instant Quote UPS Shipment LTL Freight Shipment FTL Freight Shipment You Are Here: Home › Freight Shipping › Freight Class › Freight Density Calculator Determining the proper freight class is important to avoid delays and unnecessary reclassification fees. Enter your details into Unishippers’ easy-to-use freight density calculator to help you choose the correct freight class for your shipment needs. How to Determine Freight Code 1. Determine NMFC Freight Class Code Freight class codes, or NMFC code, is catalogued in the National Motor Freight Classification. There are a total of 18 possible freight classes ranging from Class 50 (the least expensive) to Class 500 (the most expensive). The higher the class of the shipment, the higher the rate for every hundred pounds you ship. There are multiple factors to consider in determining the class of your freight shipment: Contents of the shipment Value of the shipment Susceptibility of the shipment to damage Loadability and handling characteristics of the shipment If you don’t have access to NMFC codes, you can order a freight class chart from the National Motor Freight Association (NMFTA) or contact Unishippers here. 2. Determine Freight Class Some classifications are density-based, meaning the ratio of weight to dimensions of your shipment will influence shipping cost. You can calculate the density of your shipment by first measuring your cargo in inches. You will need the length, width, height, and weight of your package. Once you know that, you can simply enter the figures into our freight density calculator on this page. Here are some quick tips to ensure that your density calculation is correct: Round to the nearest inch Use an accurate shipping scale Include the packaging in your weight measurement, this includes pallets, boxes, crates, etc. How to Properly Class Freight Shipments Learn more about proper classification of your freight shipment with our freight classification video: Freight Density Calculator Length (inches) Width (inches) Height (inches) Weight (pounds) CALCULATE Density Corporate Office Information 7158 S FLSmidth Drive, Suite 400 Salt Lake City, UT 84047 1-800-999-8721 Learn About Franchise Ownership www.unishippersfranchise.com Freight Shipping Get a Freight Quote LTL Shipping Truckload & Intermodal International Shipping Specialty Shipping Platinum Service Freight Insurance Services Freight Manager TMS LTL Freight Carriers Freight Class Parcel Shipping Get a UPS Shipping Quote UPS Domestic Shipping UPS International Shipping UPS Ground Shipping UPS Pickup/Delivery Options Small Package Insurance Protection TMS for UPS Shipments Platinum Service ShipStation eCommerce Shipping Customer Tools Service Alerts Freight Shipping Tools UPS Shipping Tools Developer Resources Update Customer Newsletter ©2021 Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC. Figures represent the Worldwide Express, LLC, group of companies. Privacy Statement Terms & Conditions