Dense cartridge pallet
Boxed liquid-filter cartridges
48 × 40 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 650 lb
- Cubic feet
- 40.00
- Density
- 16.25 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
70
Filter LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Filters
To estimate your shipment, use the Filters Freight Class Calculator.
The Filters Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 70 to 175.
These are density-based estimates.
Filters density calculator
Calculate Your Filters Freight Class
A palletized filter shipment is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your filter freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
66.67
Density
7.50
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
125
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Filters shipment examples
Filters Freight Class Examples
These examples use packaged outside dimensions and the site’s density-to-class chart. They are examples only, not fixed classes for all filter shipments.
Boxed filter cases
Palletized replacement filter cartons
48 × 40 × 60 in
Packaged weight: 500 lb
- Cubic feet
- 66.67
- Density
- 7.50 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
125
Bulky filter assembly
Large lightweight filter bank in a crate
60 × 48 × 72 in
Packaged weight: 500 lb
- Cubic feet
- 120.00
- Density
- 4.17 lb/cu ft
Estimated class
Density-based
175
Filters shipment comparison
Filters Freight Class by Shipment Type
Filters range from dense cartridge or element pallets to lightweight, bulky air-filter cases and industrial housings. Carton compression strength, pleated-media protection, frame rigidity, moisture barriers, and unusable space between irregular components affect density and stackability.
| Filters shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge filters | Divided cartons secured to a pallet | Medium to high | Usually stackable | Keep cartridges separated and protect threaded or gasketed ends. |
| Boxed replacement filters | Corrugated cases with corner boards | Low to medium | Limited | Use cartons rated for top load so pleated media and frames do not crush. |
| Industrial filter housings | Skidded or crated metal assemblies | High | Limited | Block nozzles, covers, gauges, and mounting legs. |
| Oversized filter banks | Framed crate or palletized modules | Low | Usually non-stackable | Protect full face dimensions and prevent rack distortion. |
filter shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Filters
The right service depends on filter size, packaging, stackability, and handling needs.
| Filters shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Palletized cartridge or element cartons | Standard LTL |
| Cases of replacement filters | Standard LTL with stackability review |
| Industrial filter housing on a skid | Skidded LTL |
| Large filter bank or custom assembly | Crated or specialized service |
Large, irregular, non-stackable, unusually valuable, or specially handled filter shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Filters Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Filters Packaging
- Use dividers or sleeves to protect pleated media, gaskets, threaded ends, and fragile frames.
- Reinforce cartons and pallet corners so straps do not crush filter cases.
- Cap ports and block housings, gauges, covers, and mounting legs on industrial assemblies.
Filters Stackability
- Dense cartridge cartons may stack when dividers and cases are rated for the load.
- Lightweight air-filter cartons often require limited stacking because the frames and media crush easily.
- Treat large filter banks and exposed housings as non-stackable unless fully crated.
Filter Crush, Contamination, and Frame Protection
- Prevent pleated-media crushing, frame distortion, gasket damage, contamination, and moisture exposure.
- Keep filter elements clean and sealed when intended for sanitary, hydraulic, or process use.
- Protect housings, ports, gauges, and covers from leverage and impact damage.
Before Requesting a Filters Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Filters Shipment
- Measure after cartons, dividers, pallet caps, crates, and port protection are complete.
- Include corner boards, overhanging cases, housings, nozzles, gauges, and frame supports.
- Use the total packaged weight of filters, housings, cartons, pallets, and protective materials.
Filters Freight Quote Checklist
- Measure the finished cartons, pallet, skid, or crate containing the filters.
- Record the total packaged weight of the complete filter shipment, including housings and pallet materials.
- State whether the filter package can accept top loading without crushing media or frames.
- Include photos of cartons, pleated media protection, ports, housings, gauges, and pallet reinforcement.
- Confirm clean-handling, moisture-protection, forklift, liftgate, and no-top-load requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Filters Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
Plan pallet dimensions, shipment weight, density, and configuration.
Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.