Freight Class 110
Class 110 applies to cabinets, framed goods and tools (8–9 lb/ft³) — items that take up more space per pound.
What is freight class 110?
Freight class 110 is one of the 18 classes in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). It applies to LTL shipments whose density falls between 8 to under 9 lb/ft³. Density is weight ÷ volume, so a shipment lands in class 110 when it weighs that much for the space it occupies. Lower classes (denser freight) cost less to ship; higher classes (lighter, bulkier freight) cost more, because they use more trailer space per pound.
Class 110 freight description
Class 110 covers the 8 to just-under-9 lb/ft³ slice of the scale — boxed kitchen cabinets, benchtop power tools, crated framed art, light fixtures. These are goods with real structure and real hollows: a cabinet is panels around storage space, a table saw is dense iron on a stand inside a carton sized for the stand. The mix of solid and hollow is what parks so much of the home-improvement aisle in this one band.
It's also one of the narrowest bands on the scale — one pound per cubic foot wide, with class 100 below and class 125 above. Shipments here flip classes on small changes: a different pallet height, a revised carton, a heavier hinge kit. If you ship this range weekly, your density isn't a fact you look up once; it's a number to re-check every time the packaging or the case-pack changes.
Class 110 worked examples
Density is weight ÷ volume (cubic feet = L × W × H in inches ÷ 1,728). Here is how real shipments land in — and fall out of — class 110:
Boxed kitchen cabinets — class 110
Flat-and-carcass cabinet cartons on a 48" × 40" pallet, 55" high, 520 lb.
48 × 40 × 55 = 105,600 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 61.1 ft³. Density = 520 lb ÷ 61.1 ft³.
8.5 lb/ft³ → inside 8–9 → class 110.
Benchtop table saw in its carton — class 110
A boxed table saw, 30" × 24" × 36", 130 lb.
30 × 24 × 36 = 25,920 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 15.0 ft³. Density = 130 lb ÷ 15.0 ft³.
8.7 lb/ft³ → class 110.
The same cabinets, stacked 5 inches taller — class 125
The identical 520 lb of cabinet cartons restacked looser to 60" on the same pallet.
48 × 40 × 60 = 115,200 in³ ÷ 1,728 = 66.7 ft³. Density = 520 lb ÷ 66.7 ft³ = 7.8 lb/ft³ — under the 8 line.
7.8 lb/ft³ → class 125. Five inches of loose stacking, one class more expensive.
Winning the one-pound band
Know your number to the decimal. At 8.5 lb/ft³ you're safely class 110; at 7.9 you're paying class 125; at 9.05 you've earned class 100. The swing between those quotes on a cabinet run is meaningful, and the physical difference is often five inches of stack height or one filler carton. Measure the standard build of your standard pallet once, precisely, and you'll know which small changes pay.
Cabinet runs in particular reward flat-together thinking: shipping doors, panels and boxes as separate flat-packed cartons on one dense pallet measures far better than pre-assembled carcasses full of enclosed air. Tool shippers get the same effect from stripping stands — a benchtop saw shipped on its side beside its knocked-down stand cubes tighter than the same saw boxed upright on the assembled stand. None of this touches the product; all of it moves the measured class.
Typical class 110 commodities
Goods that are commonly rated freight class 110 include:
- Cabinets
- Framed artwork
- Table saws and power tools
- Light fixtures
These are typical examples. The exact class of any item depends on its NMFC item number and measured density — always confirm with your carrier or broker.
Commodity guides that overlap class 110:
Check if your shipment is class 110
Enter your dimensions and weight — if the density lands in 8 to under 9 lb/ft³, you’re in class 110.
Density-based estimate. Some commodities carry a fixed NMFC class — check our freight class by commodity pages.
Estimated Freight Class
Density
8.49
lb/ft³
Volume
53.33
ft³
Weight
453
lb
8–9 lb/ft³ → Class 110
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Estimates only — verify freight class/NMFC and chargeable weight with your carrier.
How freight class is calculated (density scale)
Freight class is set by density = weight (lb) ÷ volume (ft³). Higher density → lower class → typically lower cost. Volume here is L × W × H × quantity.
| Density (lb/ft³) | Class |
|---|---|
| 50+ | 50 |
| 35 – 50 | 55 |
| 30 – 35 | 60 |
| 22.5 – 30 | 65 |
| 15 – 22.5 | 70 |
| 13.5 – 15 | 77.5 |
| 12 – 13.5 | 85 |
| 10.5 – 12 | 92.5 |
| 9 – 10.5 | 100 |
| 8 – 9 | 110 |
| 7 – 8 | 125 |
| 6 – 7 | 150 |
| 5 – 6 | 175 |
| 4 – 5 | 200 |
| 3 – 4 | 250 |
| 2 – 3 | 300 |
| 1 – 2 | 400 |
| 0 – 1 | 500 |
Frequently asked questions
What is freight class 110?
Freight class 110 is the NMFC class for shipments with a density of 8 to under 9 lb/ft³. Typical examples include cabinets, framed artwork, table saws and power tools.
What products are freight class 110?
Goods commonly rated class 110 include cabinets, framed artwork, table saws and power tools, light fixtures. The actual class depends on the item's density and NMFC item number, so verify with your carrier.
How is freight class 110 determined?
Divide the shipment weight in pounds by its volume in cubic feet. A density of 8 to under 9 lb/ft³ maps to class 110 on the NMFC density scale. Use the calculator above to check your shipment.
What density is freight class 110?
8 to just under 9 pounds per cubic foot on the finished handling unit. It's a one-pound-wide band, so measure precisely — small packaging changes move shipments in and out of it.
Is class 110 cheaper than class 125?
Yes — every step down the scale rates lower for the same lane and weight. If your unit measures just under 8 lb/ft³, tighter stacking that crosses the line into 110 territory is usually worth it on a recurring lane.
What freight class are kitchen cabinets?
Commonly 110 by density when flat-packed cartons and carcasses pallet tightly (8–9 lb/ft³); assembled or loosely-palletized cabinet runs measure lighter and rate 125–150. The exact class follows the measured unit and the item's NMFC listing — verify with your carrier.