Boxed 55-inch televisions
Multiple TV cartons secured upright
48 × 40 × 60 in
Packaged weight: 420 lb
- Cubic feet
- 66.67
- Density
- 6.30lb/cu ft
Estimated class
125
125
Television LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Television
To estimate your shipment, use the Television Freight Class Calculator.
The Television Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 125–175.
These are density-based estimates.
Television density calculator
Calculate Your Television Freight Class
A single large TV in a rigid crate is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your television freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
36.00
Density
5.28
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
175
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Television shipment examples
Television Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic television shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Large television crate
Single large TV in a rigid crate
72 × 18 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 190 lb
- Cubic feet
- 36.00
- Density
- 5.28lb/cu ft
Estimated class
175
175
Multiple large TVs
Upright television pallet with protective frame
72 × 40 × 72 in
Packaged weight: 650 lb
- Cubic feet
- 120.00
- Density
- 5.42lb/cu ft
Estimated class
175
175
Television shipment comparison
Television Freight Class by Shipment Format
Television freight class can change with finished packaging, density, weight distribution, protective clearance, and stackability. Use the finished packaged dimensions and total weight rather than the unpackaged product size.
| Television shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed 55-inch televisions | Multiple TV cartons secured upright | Medium to lower | Non-stackable | Keep screens upright and use side supports. This example calculates to 6.30 lb/cu ft and Class 125. |
| Large television crate | Single large TV in a rigid crate | Lower | Non-stackable | Use full face protection and prevent crate flex. This example calculates to 5.28 lb/cu ft and Class 175. |
| Multiple large TVs | Upright television pallet with protective frame | Lower | Non-stackable | Use a vertical rack, straps that avoid screen pressure, and no overhang. This example calculates to 5.42 lb/cu ft and Class 175. |
| Multi-piece or accessory shipment | Main television package plus separately protected components, accessories, or mounting hardware | Varies | Confirm each piece | List every separate piece and include its finished dimensions, weight, packaging, and stackability in the quote request. |
Television shipping options
How Shipping Method Affects Television Freight Class
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Television shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Boxed 55-inch televisions | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Large television crate | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Multiple large TVs | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Multi-piece, high-value, or special-handling shipment | LTL, volume, partial truckload, dedicated, or specialized service after piece-count and handling review |
Palletized LTL or white-glove freight is preferable for large or multiple televisions.
Television Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Television Packaging
- Upright screen orientation, rigid face protection, corner blocks, and vertical racks.
- Keep screens upright and use side supports.
- Use full face protection and prevent crate flex.
Television Stackability
- Non-stackable unless cartons are specifically rated.
- Non-stackable.
- Non-stackable.
Television Fragility and Liability
- Panel cracks, pressure damage, carton puncture, and tipping.
- Use a vertical rack, straps that avoid screen pressure, and no overhang.
- Confirm declared value, coverage, orientation, and any top-load or special-handling restrictions before tendering television freight.
Before Requesting a Television Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Television Shipment
- Measure after the television is secured and all cartons, pallets, skids, crates, framing, and protective materials are complete.
- Include runners, legs, reels, doors, fittings, cables, brackets, accessories, overhang, and every projecting packaged component that applies.
- Measure to the longest, widest, and tallest finished point and use the total tendered shipment weight.
Television Freight Quote Checklist
- Record the finished packaged length, width, height, quantity, and total weight.
- State whether the shipment is stackable and whether top loading or side loading is restricted.
- Include photos showing packaging, securement, labels, lift points, and exposed risk areas when practical.
- Describe the exact television shipment format and list detached components, accessories, cables, mounting hardware, or separate pieces.
- Confirm forklift, dock, liftgate, crane, rigging, inside-delivery, or specialized loading requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Television 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.