CBM & cubic volume
Calculate cubic meters and cubic feet for any shipment.
Freight & shippingFREIGHT & SHIPPING
Freight Density & Class Calculator
Turn pallet dimensions and weight into density, cubic volume, and an estimated LTL freight class.
Freight density calculator
The right dimensions. A clearer shipping picture.
YOUR RESULT LIVE CALCULATION
Shipment density
9.375lb / ft³
EST. CLASS 100LOWER DENSITYHIGHER DENSITY
0 lb/ft³50+ lb/ft³
- Estimated freight class
- Class 100
- Total cubic feet
- 53.33 ft³
- Total cubic meters
- 1.51 m³
- Total shipment weight
- 500 lb
Include the pallet, packaging, and any overhang in your measurements.
BEHIND THE NUMBER
How the calculation works
Measure the outside dimensions of the packed pallet, including the pallet, packaging, and overhang. Enter the gross weight of one pallet. Identical pallets increase total weight and volume equally, so density stays the same.
Density = total weight (lb) / total volume (ft³)
When this calculation helps
Use density when reviewing the relationship between packed size and gross shipment weight. A light but bulky pallet can have a very different cost profile from a compact heavy pallet, even when the piece count is identical.
Check the interpretation
Measure the largest packed dimensions, including the pallet and overhang. Keep a photo or measurement record when reconciling a reweigh or dimension adjustment. A density-based class estimate does not replace the applicable commodity classification.
Class is a density-based estimate using the 13-subprovision scale. Commodity, handling, stowability, liability, packaging, and carrier rules can change the applicable class. Confirm the NMFC item with your carrier.
NMFTA density scaleWorked example: Freight Density vs. Dimensional Weight: Worked Examples
Good to know
Does pallet weight count?
Yes. Include the pallet and all packaging in the gross weight. Use the maximum outside dimensions of the completed handling unit.
Is this a carrier quote?
No. Density is one input to freight classification. The tool does not identify a commodity NMFC item, assign a binding classification, or quote a carrier rate.