What Is Freight Class 92.5 in LTL Shipping?
Freight Class 92.5 is a density tier used for qualifying packaged LTL shipments that measure 10 to under 12 lb/ft³ on the current 13-tier freight density table. It sits between Class 85, which starts at 12 lb/ft³, and Class 100, which covers 8 to under 10 lb/ft³.
Meaning
Class 92.5 represents packaged freight with density from 10 up to, but not including, 12 lb/ft³.
Boundaries
12 lb/ft³ enters Class 85; 10 lb/ft³ is the lower boundary of Class 92.5. Below 10 lb/ft³, the density estimate moves into Class 100.
No Fixed Size or Weight
Class 92.5 is not defined by one package size, shipment weight, or maximum weight. Density compares total packaged weight with occupied cubic volume.
Freight Class 92.5 Density Calculation
Calculate density from the finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight, then compare the result with the current density tiers.
Measure the finished outside dimensions
Use the greatest finished length, width, and height of the handling unit. Include the pallet, crate, wrap, overhang, guards, attachments, and other projections.
Worked Calculation
Dimensions
48 × 40 × 48 = 92,160 in³
Cubic Feet
92,160 ÷ 1,728 = 53.33 ft³
Density
587 ÷ 53.33 = 11.01 lb/ft³
Estimated Class
92.5
Class 92.5 Density Boundaries
Class 85
12 to <15
lb/ft³
Class 92.5
10 to <12
lb/ft³
Class 100
8 to <10
lb/ft³
Freight Class 92.5 Examples
Learning ModuleThese examples show how different packaged weights and dimensions can produce a Class 92.5 density estimate. Commodity names alone do not determine freight class.
Click for full sizeFlagship example
Palletized Computer Equipment
Boxed desktop computers and monitors secured as one finished palletized handling unit.
48 × 40 × 48 in · 587 lb
11.01 lb/ft³
Estimated Class 92.5
Controlled example
Boxed Commercial Appliances
A taller pallet shows how moderate packaged weight spread across more cubic volume can remain in Class 92.5.
48 × 40 × 54 in · 660 lb
11.00 lb/ft³
Estimated Class 92.5
Threshold example
Exactly at the Class 92.5 Threshold
This example lands exactly on the 10 lb/ft³ lower boundary for Class 92.5, making it useful for testing small changes.
48 × 40 × 54 in · 600 lb
10.00 lb/ft³
Estimated Class 92.5
Worked Freight Class 92.5 Example: Palletized Computer Equipment
A finished 48 × 40 × 48 in handling unit occupies 53.33 ft³. At a total packaged weight of 587 lb, the density is 11.01 lb/ft³, which falls inside the Class 92.5 density range.
Volume
53.33 ft³
Weight
587 lb
Density
11.01 lb/ft³
Estimate
Class 92.5
Click for full sizeFreight Class 92.5 Calculator
The calculator is preloaded with the 48 × 40 × 48 in, 587 lb Class 92.5 example above. Change any dimension or the weight to see how density and estimated class change.
What changes the result?
- More packaged volume with the same weight lowers density and can move the estimate to a higher-numbered class.
- More weight within the same packaged volume raises density and can move the estimate to a lower-numbered class.
Freight Class 92.5 Comparisons
Compare Class 92.5 with nearby and commonly searched freight classes using controlled changes in packaged weight or occupied volume.
Freight Class 85 vs Class 92.5
Common comparison
Click for full sizeClass 85
12–<15 lb/ft³
Class 92.5
10–<12 lb/ft³
What changes: Both illustrated shipments weigh 720 lb and use a 48 × 40 in footprint. Increasing height from 48 to 60 in raises occupied volume and lowers density from 13.50 to 10.80 lb/ft³, moving the estimate from Class 85 to Class 92.5.
Freight Class 92.5 vs Class 100
Click for full sizeClass 92.5
10–<12 lb/ft³
Class 100
8–<10 lb/ft³
With weight held at 587 lb, increasing finished height from 48 to 60 in lowers density from 11.01 to 8.81 lb/ft³. The 10 lb/ft³ boundary separates Class 92.5 from Class 100.
Freight Class 70 vs Class 92.5
15 to under 22.5 lb/ft³ vs 10 to under 12 lb/ft³
Same 48 × 40 × 48 in package
1,000 lb → 18.75 lb/ft³ → Class 70
587 lb → 11.01 lb/ft³ → Class 92.5
With occupied volume held constant, the lighter shipment has lower density and falls into the Class 92.5 tier.
Freight Class 92.5 vs Class 125
10 to under 12 lb/ft³ vs 6 to under 8 lb/ft³
Same 48 × 40 × 48 in package
587 lb → 11.01 lb/ft³ → Class 92.5
400 lb → 7.50 lb/ft³ → Class 125
A substantially lighter shipment occupying the same cubic volume can move into a higher-numbered, lower-density class.
Handling, Stowability & Liability for Class 92.5
Density is an important classification input, but Class 92.5 freight still needs to be evaluated for handling, stowability, liability, and any applicable commodity or NMFC provisions.
Handling
Check total weight, stability, lift points, projections, restricted orientation, and whether standard dock equipment can safely move the finished unit.
Stowability
Overhang, irregular shapes, non-stackable tops, or space restrictions can reduce stowability even when density falls squarely in Class 92.5.
Liability & Risk
Damage susceptibility, unusual value, hazardous characteristics, perishability, or the potential to damage adjacent freight can still affect classification review.
How Packaging Can Change Freight Class 92.5
Freight density uses the finished handling unit, not just the product inside it. Taller cartons, pallet overhang, protective framing, loose packing, or other changes that increase occupied volume can lower density even when packaged weight stays the same.
More Compact Package
48 × 40 × 48 in
587 lb · 53.33 ft³
11.01 lb/ft³
Estimated Class 92.5
More occupied volume
Taller Package
48 × 40 × 60 in
587 lb · 66.67 ft³
8.81 lb/ft³
Estimated Class 100
Class 92.5 takeaway: The product and packaged weight can stay identical while a larger finished handling unit lowers density enough to change the density-based class estimate.
How to Avoid Reclassification and Billing Adjustments
Accurate finished measurements and documentation reduce avoidable classification disputes. Near a Class 92.5 boundary, small changes can matter: 12 lb/ft³ enters Class 85, while density below 10 lb/ft³ enters Class 100.
- Measure finished dimensions — include overhang, projections, guards, and the tallest and widest points.
- Verify packaged weight — include the pallet, crate, wrap, and protective materials.
- Confirm the commodity description — use the applicable NMFC item and subprovision when required.
- Record handling characteristics — stackability, overhang, special handling, and handling-unit count.
- Keep supporting documentation — measurements and photographs of the freight as tendered.
- Recalculate after changes — packaging, pallet, dimension, or weight changes can alter density.
Carrier verification
These steps improve the shipment record but do not prevent inspection, reweighing, remeasurement, or classification review.
What Is the NMFC Code for Freight Class 92.5?
Freight Class 92.5 is not an NMFC item number. An NMFC item number identifies a commodity or provision; Class 92.5 is a possible classification result for a qualifying shipment.
No universal code
Class 92.5 does not map to one NMFC item number.
Commodity-specific
NMFC items identify particular commodities and applicable provisions.
Shared result
Different shipment types can produce the same Class 92.5 density-based result.
Official proprietary NMFC item numbers are not reproduced on this page.
Is Freight Class 92.5 Hazmat?
No. Freight Class 92.5 does not automatically mean a shipment is hazardous. Freight class and hazmat are separate systems.
- A Class 92.5 shipment can be hazardous or non-hazardous.
- Hazmat status depends on the actual material and applicable rules.
- For regulated freight, verify the material, packaging, required marks and labels, shipping description, and documentation before tender.
Does FedEx® Freight Use Class 92.5?
Class 92.5 can be used when an LTL shipment is rated under the applicable freight-class rules. The class entered on a quote should match the finished packaged shipment and any applicable commodity provisions.
- Use finished dimensions and total packaged weight when calculating density.
- Confirm the applicable commodity description and classification provisions before tendering freight.
- Carrier inspection, remeasurement, reweighing, or classification review may change the billed result.
Before quoting
Record the finished dimensions, total weight, piece count, packaging type, stackability, and any special-handling requirements.
Continue Planning Your LTL Shipment
Use the full freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet tools for the next stage of shipment planning.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate class from finished packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot.
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.
Class 92.5 Visual References
Use these supporting freight-density and measurement references while reviewing Class 92.5.
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 applicable commodity-specific provisions. 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.