To estimate your shipment, use the Fire Hose Freight Class Calculator.
The Fire Hose Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 60 to 200.
These are density-based estimates.
Fire Hose density calculator
A coupled fire hose pallet example is loaded. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your fire hose freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
44.44
Density
11.25
lb/cu ft
92.5
Example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Fire Hose shipment examples
These examples use finished packaged dimensions and the site’s density-to-class chart. They are examples only, not fixed classes for every fire hose shipment.
Jacketed attack hose tightly folded and cartonized
48 × 40 × 24 in
Packaged weight: 900 lb
Estimated class
Density-based
60
Uniform hose sections and metal couplings add substantial weight while the cartons remain compact, producing a lower density-based class.
Multiple large-diameter sections layered and secured
48 × 40 × 40 in
Packaged weight: 500 lb
Estimated class
Density-based
92.5
Couplings and broad coils create unused space between layers, reducing pallet density even when the hose itself is relatively heavy.
Large-diameter coils and protected ends on a wide pallet
60 × 48 × 40 in
Packaged weight: 300 lb
Estimated class
Density-based
200
Large coils and coupling protection expand the shipping cube, producing a higher class when the pallet weight remains modest.
Fire Hose shipment comparison
Fire hose freight class depends on the completed shipping unit. Compact boxed attack hose can be dense, while large-diameter supply hose, mixed coupled lengths, and loosely nested coils can occupy more pallet space.
| Fire Hose shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed attack hose sections | Reinforced cartons on a pallet | High | Usually stackable | Uniform folded or coiled sections can create a compact, heavy pallet. |
| Coupled supply hose coils | Layered, banded, and wrapped pallet | Medium | Limited | Large couplings and hose diameter leave gaps between coils. |
| Large-diameter lay-flat hose | Wide coils or folded bundles on a pallet | Medium to low | Limited to non-stackable | Broad coils and protected couplings can determine the footprint. |
| Booster hose or hose-on-reel units | Reel, frame, crate, or supported pallet | Low to medium | Usually non-stackable | Reel frame dimensions can exceed the space occupied by the hose itself. |
Fire Hose shipping options
Choose the service around finished coil or carton dimensions, coupling protection, packaged density, cleanliness, replacement value, and whether the load can safely support freight above it.
| Fire Hose shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Boxed attack hose sections on a standard pallet | Standard LTL |
| Coupled supply hose coils on a secured pallet | LTL with stackability confirmation |
| Large-diameter hose bundles or wide coils | LTL or volume service with exact dimensions |
| Hose-on-reel units, high-value tested hose, or mixed equipment loads | Crated LTL or specialized handling |
Projecting couplings, loose hose ends, wet or contaminated hose, oversized coils, and non-stackable reels should be described before booking.
Freight Planning Calculators
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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.