Freight density is one of the most important calculations required for freight shipments. It helps shippers and carriers calculate how difficult and expensive it will be to transport certain 小卡车(LTL)运输. And because freight density is needed to accurately calculate a shipment's freight class and avoid added fees, 十大菠菜台子 has provided a Freight 密度的计算器 below to help you get it right the first time.
如何计算货运密度
1. 测量货物.
测量货物's entire length, width and height, including the crate, pallet and packaging. Standard pallets measure 48 inches long by 40 inches wide, but your pallet may differ so be sure to double check. If your shipment is irregularly shaped, measure from the farthest point on each end.
2. Enter each measurement into our Freight 密度的计算器.
Enter each of these measurements into the calculator above to determine the shipment's size in cubic inches or feet. Be sure to measure accurately for best results.
3. 称重货物.
称重货物, along with the crate, pallet and packaging. Be sure to use a calibrated, certified freight scale for an accurate weight. These scales may be floor scales, pallet scales or even hanging dial scales.
4. Enter the shipment's weight into the calculator.
Again, be sure to include a precise weight (in lbs.)以取得最佳效果.
5. 找到你的货运密度.
现在点击“计算”，然后“哒”! You've found your shipment's freight density! Use this number to find your estimated freight class when booking your shipment.
了解货运密度
Less-than-truckload shipping carriers use the density of your freight shipments to 确定货运的等级 and, subsequently, how much to charge to transport your shipments. That's why calculating your freight density and class correctly the first time is vital to securing the best rate for each of your shipments. 如果你的计算有误, you could be overcharged or even fall victim to hefty reclassification fees.
Freight classification is determined by several factors including freight density, or total cubic feet divided by the shipment's weight in pounds. 货物的密度越低, the higher the estimated freight class will be, and the more expensive it will be to ship.
So, why does accuracy matter when calculating freight density?
创建提单(BOL)时, shippers must enter the shipment's dimensions and freight classification code. When the shipment is picked up by the carrier it will be reweighed, and the freight class will be confirmed. If the numbers provided aren't accurate, the carrier will adjust the BOL and charge the difference to the shipper. You can easily save time and avoid added costs and fees by starting with a Freight 密度的计算器 from a trusted 3PL like Globaltranz.
Use Freight 密度 to Determine Freight Class
Use this chart to get a general idea of your shipment's freight class after finding the shipment's density with our Freight 密度的计算器. Keep in mind that this chart is based on density only. 其他因素, like a shipment's stowability and ease of handling, may also impact freight class.
运费等级表
| 基于重量(磅)的密度.) | 估计运费等级 |
| 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 |
| < 1 | 500 |
调整你的运输来省钱
Since a shipment with a lower freight class typically costs less to ship, you can actually save money by adjusting your shipment! 例如, adding to a shipment's weight without increasing its dimensional size can move a shipment to a higher class, 哪种运输成本更高. But decreasing a shipment's height or width — like by using a smaller box — without increasing the weight can drop your shipment down a class, 降低运输成本.
Or, if you are shipping a large amount of the same commodity, it may even save you money to distribute the shipment into two or three parts with a lower class. You could even use a smaller container or pallet, or stack multiple shipments on the same pallet to lower your overall measurements! Talk to a 十大菠菜台子 expert to learn more packing tips and save money on your LTL freight shipments.
计算 Freight Class Correctly the First Time with 十大菠菜台子
Calculating a shipment's density and class take time and know-how that can take away from your bottom line. +, miscalculating these dimensions or figures can result in surprise fees on your invoice that you'll be responsible for covering. Take the hassle out of LTL freight shipping by partnering with a trusted 3PL like 十大菠菜台子 for 管理运输服务.
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