Charcoal kettle grill
Weber 22-inch Original Kettle packaged example
24.4 × 24.4 × 14.9 inPackaged weight: 31 lb
Cubic feet5.13
Density6.04 lb/cu ft
Estimated classDensity-based125
Grill LTL Shipping Guide
Grill Freight Class
Key Grill Freight Facts
Grill freight class can vary with the finished package dimensions, total packaged weight, and grill configuration. Charcoal, gas, pellet, portable, and ceramic grills can calculate differently because their packaged density and footprint can vary significantly.
To estimate your freight class, use the Grill Freight Class Calculator ↓.
- ✓Current treatment is density-based: Outdoor cooking apparatus are covered within NMFC item 25525 and use the current density scale. Confirm the current item and notes in official NMFC resources before shipping.
- ✓Use the finished shipping unit: Measure the outside carton or completed pallet as tendered, including the pallet, protective packaging, and any overhang.
- ✓Small changes can cross a threshold: A bulky charcoal grill can land much higher than a dense ceramic grill, and measurements near a density break deserve extra care.
- ✓Check the estimate before booking: Use the Freight Class Calculator and Freight Class Chart to review density-based planning results; final classification can depend on more than density.
GRILL DENSITY CALCULATOR
A boxed full-size gas grill is preloaded as an example. Replace the outside dimensions and total packaged weight with your actual grill shipment.
Your result
Cubic feet
13.02
Density
10.37
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
92.5
Density-based estimate for the preloaded grill example.
Grill shipment examples
Grill Density & Freight Class Examples
Verified packaged examples show how grill construction and carton size can produce very different densities. These are planning examples, not fixed classes for every grill of that type.
Full-size gas grill
Weber Spirit E-310 packaged example
32.3 × 27.2 × 25.6 inPackaged weight: 135 lb
Cubic feet13.02
Density10.37 lb/cu ft
Estimated classDensity-based92.5
Ceramic kamado grill
Pit Boss K24 current packaged example
36.2 × 29.9 × 29.9 inPackaged weight: 288.8 lb
Cubic feet18.73
Density15.42 lb/cu ft
Estimated classDensity-based70
Grill shipping profiles
Grill Shipping Profiles
Grill type affects packaged weight and cube, but the completed shipping unit—not the fuel type alone—determines the density used for a planning estimate.
| Grill shipment | Common packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal kettle or portable grill | Retail carton or boxed components | Low to medium | Conditional | Light weight relative to carton cube can produce a higher density-based class. |
| Full-size gas grill | Large carton; palletized for some LTL shipments | Medium | Conditional | Use the completed shipping dimensions and do not assume the retail carton and palletized cube are identical. |
| Pellet grill or smoker | Heavy carton or palletized package | Medium | Conditional | Hoppers, shelves and controls can affect the outside package and protection needed. |
| Ceramic or kamado grill | Heavy protected carton or palletized unit | Medium to high | Often limited | High weight can increase density, while fragile ceramic construction makes secure protective packaging important. |
Grill Important Considerations
Grill shipments vary widely in carton size, weight, accessories and construction. Check the completed handling unit and any fuel or battery components actually included before tendering the shipment.
Packaged dimensionsMeasure the grill as shipped—not its assembled product dimensions. Include the pallet, protective materials, protrusions and overhang when applicable.
Accessories & componentsCarts, side shelves and other accessories can change the finished package size and weight. Current NMFC notes contemplate certain accessories packed with outdoor cooking apparatus.
Secure packagingProtect lids, shelves, controls and other exposed components, and secure the shipping unit so parts cannot shift during normal LTL handling.
StackabilityDo not assume a grill carton or pallet can accept top loading. Package strength, irregular shape, exposed components and fragile ceramic construction can limit stacking.
Propane cylinders & fuelA propane-capable grill is not automatically a hazardous-material shipment. If a propane cylinder, fuel, instant-light charcoal or other regulated material is included, evaluate that material separately before shipping.
What to Measure for Grill Freight
| Measure | Use this value |
|---|---|
| Length | Longest outside point of the finished carton, pallet, or packaged handling unit. |
| Width | Widest outside point, including protective packaging, pallet overhang, or protruding components. |
| Height | From the floor or pallet base to the highest point of the completed shipping unit. |
| Weight | Total packaged shipment weight, including the grill, carton, pallet, accessories, and protective materials. |
Good to know: A grill near a density threshold can change class with a relatively small change in outside dimensions. Measure the actual shipping unit rather than relying on assembled product dimensions.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Grill 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.