Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on typical density ranges. Actual freight class depends on your specific item's NMFC number, exact density, packaging, and handling requirements.
Commodity Database
Search standard freight classes for packaged goods.
| Commodity | Category | Typical Class | Typical Density | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Equipment (boxed) | Electronics | 85-100 | 8-12 PCF | Varies by packaging density | |
| Televisions / Monitors | Electronics | 125-175 | 4-8 PCF | Highly fragile; check dimensions | |
| Servers / Server Racks | Electronics | 70-85 | 12-15 PCF | High density, often palletized | |
| Consumer Electronics (mixed) | Electronics | 100-150 | 6-10 PCF | Classifies mostly by density | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | Electronics | 85 | 12-15 PCF | - | |
| Couches / Sofas | Furniture | 175-250 | 2-4 PCF | Extremely low density | |
| Wooden Chairs (fully assembled) | Furniture | 250-300 | 1-2 PCF | High class due to assembled state | |
| Office Desks (unassembled/flat-pack) | Furniture | 70-85 | 12-15 PCF | Much denser than assembled | |
| Mattresses | Furniture | 250 | 2-4 PCF | Lightweight and bulky | |
| Cabinets (wood/metal) | Furniture | 100-150 | 6-10 PCF | Varies heavily on material thickess | |
| Canned Goods | Food & Beverage | 55-60 | 35+ PCF | Very high density | |
| Bottled Beverages (Water/Soda) | Food & Beverage | 50-55 | 40+ PCF | Extremely heavy per cubic foot | |
| Dry Snacks (Chips/Pretzels) | Food & Beverage | 150-200 | 3-6 PCF | Mostly air; very lightweight | |
| Coffee Beans / Grounds | Food & Beverage | 65-70 | 22-30 PCF | Dense when packed in bulk bags | |
| Frozen/Refrigerated Food (packaged) | Food & Beverage | 60-70 | 15-30 PCF | Usually requires temperature control | |
| Industrial Machinery / Lathes | Machinery | 70 | 15-22 PCF | Heavy but requires secure crating | |
| Generators / Compressors | Machinery | 85 | 12-15 PCF | Often crated or palletized securely | |
| HVAC Equipment | Machinery | 100-150 | 6-10 PCF | Bulky, large units often lower density | |
| Hand Tools | Machinery | 60 | 30-35 PCF | Dense and heavy | |
| Pumps and Motors | Machinery | 70-85 | 12-20 PCF | - | |
| Clothing (in boxes/cartons) | Textiles | 100 | 8-10 PCF | Often shipped in corrugate | |
| Fabric Rolls (Bolts) | Textiles | 85 | 12-15 PCF | Heavy when rolled tightly | |
| Towels / Linens | Textiles | 100 | 8-10 PCF | - | |
| Carpet / Rugs (rolled) | Textiles | 70-85 | 12-20 PCF | Depending on pile height and backing | |
| Shoes & Footwear | Textiles | 125-150 | 6-8 PCF | Shoe boxes leave air gaps | |
| Copy Paper (cartons) | Paper/Packaging | 55 | 40+ PCF | Extremely dense | |
| Corrugated Boxes (knocked down/flat) | Paper/Packaging | 65 | 22-30 PCF | Densely packed when flat | |
| Printed Matter / Books | Paper/Packaging | 60 | 30-35 PCF | Heavy and compact | |
| Display Cartons (empty/assembled) | Paper/Packaging | 250-300 | 1-3 PCF | Mostly air | |
| Plastic Wrap / Shrink Film | Paper/Packaging | 65 | 22-30 PCF | Dense when in rolls | |
| Cleaning Compounds (liquid/powder) | Chemicals | 55-60 | 35+ PCF | In drums or pails | |
| Lubricants / Oils | Chemicals | 65 | 22-30 PCF | Often in 55-gallon drums | |
| Paint (liquid) | Chemicals | 55-60 | 30+ PCF | In cans or pails; check if Hazmat | |
| Plastic Pellets / Resin | Chemicals | 60-65 | 25-30 PCF | Bulk bags or gaylords | |
| Fertilizers | Chemicals | 50-55 | 45+ PCF | Very dense, stored in bulk bags | |
| Lumber / Wood Boards | Building Materials | 55-60 | 35+ PCF | Dense but long | |
| Bricks / Pavers | Building Materials | 50 | 50+ PCF | Extremely heavy | |
| Doors / Windows (framed) | Building Materials | 100-125 | 8-10 PCF | Easily damaged, requires glass care | |
| Plumbing Fixtures (Porcelain) | Building Materials | 100-125 | 8-10 PCF | Fragile | |
| PVC Pipes | Building Materials | 150 | 6-8 PCF | Lightweight but takes up large volume | |
| Engines (crated) | Auto Parts | 70 | 15-22 PCF | Must be drained of fluids | |
| Tires | Auto Parts | 100-125 | 8-12 PCF | Bulky and difficult to stack neatly | |
| Car Body Parts (bumpers, hoods) | Auto Parts | 150-250 | 2-6 PCF | Extremely bulky geometry | |
| Batteries (Lead Acid) | Auto Parts | 60 | 30-35 PCF | Very dense; requires Hazmat protocol | |
| Brake Pads / Rotors | Auto Parts | 60 | 30-35 PCF | Heavy cast metal components | |
| Medical Devices | Medical | 100-150 | 8-12 PCF | High liability; shock sensitive | |
| Hospital Beds | Medical | 150 | 6-8 PCF | Bulky and awkwardly shaped | |
| Surgical Instruments | Medical | 85-100 | 10-15 PCF | Valuable and dense | |
| Pharmaceuticals | Medical | 85-100 | 10-15 PCF | High value, may require reefer check | |
| Disposable Supplies (gowns, masks) | Medical | 150 | 4-6 PCF | Lightweight and packaged loosely | |
| Toys (plastic/boxed) | Retail | 125-150 | 6-8 PCF | High volume of packaging air | |
| Sporting Goods | Retail | 100-150 | 8-10 PCF | Highly variable | |
| Luggage / Bags | Retail | 150-200 | 3-6 PCF | Bulky but lightweight | |
| Cosmetics | Retail | 85-100 | 10-15 PCF | Often dense but small shipments | |
| Hardware (Nails, Screws) | Retail | 50-55 | 40+ PCF | Very heavy; solid metal |