Enter loaded dimensions
Measure the final wrapped pallet, including caps, wrap, and overhang.
Single or multiple loaded pallets
Pallet Freight Class Calculator
Calculate a single loaded pallet, duplicate identical pallets, or add mixed pallet sizes and weights in one shipment.
How to use
Use the Pallet Calculator in Three Steps
Enter weight and quantity
Use weight per pallet and quantity only for identical units.
Add rows when details change
Use a separate row for different dimensions, weight, stackability, or overhang.
Pallet entry details
Enter the Right Details for Each Loaded Pallet
Measure the finished load, use quantity for identical pallets, and flag handling conditions that may affect planning.
Measure the Loaded Pallet
- ✓Measure after wrapping and strapping.
- ✓Include pallet deck, caps, and overhang.
- ✓Use the widest and tallest outside points.
Single or Multiple Pallets
- ✓Use quantity for identical pallets.
- ✓Duplicate a completed pallet row.
- ✓Add rows for different sizes or weights.
Handling Checks
- ✓Flag limited or non-stackable freight.
- ✓Include overhang in entered dimensions.
- ✓Review mixed class-band warnings.
Final entry checklist
Before Calculating Pallet Freight Class
- ✓Finished wrapped dimensions entered.
- ✓Weight entered per pallet.
- ✓Quantity used only for identical pallets.
- ✓Separate rows used for mixed pallets.
- ✓Overhang included and stackability confirmed.
Field example
Pallet Freight Class Calculation Example
A standard loaded pallet measuring 48 × 40 × 48 inches and weighing 800 lb occupies 53.33 cubic feet. Its density is 15.00 lb/cu ft, which maps to Class 70 on this calculator.
48 × 40 × 48 in · 800 lb
One standard loaded pallet
Cube
53.33 ft³
CBM
1.510 m³
Density
15.00 lb/ft³
Estimated Class
70
Calculator logic
How This Tool Calculates Pallet Freight Class
| Calculation | What the tool shows |
|---|---|
| Pallet cube | Cubic feet and CBM for each pallet group. |
| Pallet density | Loaded weight divided by occupied cubic feet. |
| Estimated class | Density mapped to the matching class band. |
| Shipment totals | Total pallets, weight, cube, CBM, and overall density. |
| Mixed pallet warning | Flags pallet groups that fall into different class bands. |
Density = Loaded Weight ÷ Cubic Feet
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Tool FAQs
Pallet Calculator FAQs
Can this calculator handle multiple pallets?
Yes. Use quantity for identical pallets or add separate rows for mixed pallet groups.
When should I add another pallet row?
Add a row when dimensions, weight, stackability, or overhang differs.
Does the tool show each pallet group separately?
Yes. Each group shows cube, CBM, density, quantity, and estimated class.
What happens when pallet groups have different classes?
The result displays a mixed class-band warning and keeps each group result visible.
Does selecting overhang change the calculation?
The selection adds a warning. Density changes only when overhang is included in the entered dimensions.
Density Estimate, Not NMFC Lookup
Results are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Final classification may also depend on commodity, NMFC provisions, packaging, value, liability, handling, stowability, and carrier rules.