Regardless of what you’re shipping, all less-than-truckload shipments (LTL) under 20,000 pounds require a freight class code from the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). This helps your business get an accurate quote and ship safely.
Check out examples of Freight Class Codes below to help determine your NMFC code.
| Freight Class Codes | Type of Freight | Weight per cubic foot |
|---|---|---|
| 50 |
Durable freight that fits on a standard 4’ × 4’ pallet |
50+ lbs |
| 55 |
Bricks, cement, hardwood flooring, construction materials |
30-50 lbs |
| 60 |
Car accessories, car parts |
30-35 lbs |
| 65 |
Car accessories and parts, boxed books, bottled drinks |
22.5-30 lbs |
| 70 |
Car acessories and parts, auto engines, food items |
15-22.5 lbs |
| 77.5 |
Tires, bathroom fixtures |
13.5 - 15 lbs |
| 85 |
Truck parts, crated machinery, cast iron stoves |
12-13.5 lbs |
| 92.5 |
Computers, monitors, refrigerators |
10.5-12 lbs |
| 100 |
Car covers, canvas, boat covers, wine cases, caskets |
9-10.5 lbs |
| 110 |
Cabinets, framed art, table saws |
8-9 lbs |
| 125 |
Smart home appliances |
7-8 lbs |
| 150 |
Auto sheet metal, bookcases |
6-7 lbs |
| 175 |
Clothing, counches, stuffed furniture |
5-6 lbs |
| 200 |
Sheet metal parts, aluminum tables, packaged mattresses, aircraft parts |
4-5 lbs |
| 250 |
Mattresses and box springs, plasma TVs, bamboo furniture |
3-4 lbs |
| 300 |
Model boats, assembled chairs, tables, wood cabinets |
2-3 lbs |
| 400 |
Deer antlers |
1-2 lbs |
| 500 |
Styrofoam, ping pong balls |
<1 lb |
