Industrial Material & Freight Sizing

Material Weight & Freight Density Calculator

Select an industrial material or enter custom density. Calculate dimensions to total weight, volume, NMFC class, and trailer payload limits.

Select Material Database Entry

Density (PCF)

lbs/cu ft

Raw Material Shape

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (in)

Quantity

Total Shipment Weight

320 lbs

145 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

64.0 lbs

29.0 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 55

48 PCF (0.769 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

0.7%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 39 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 112000 (Fiberboard Pressed). Rated under Class 55 based on 48 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 0.7% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,680 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 39 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for MDF Board

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Significantly heavier than solid pine or plywood. A single 4x8 ft 3/4" sheet weighs ~96 lbs.

Typical Industrial Applications

Cabinet doors & trim
Speaker enclosures
Flat-pack furniture (IKEA style)
Decorative wall moldings

Critical Handling Cautions:

Extreme susceptibility to water swelling; edge swells up to 50% if exposed to wet trailer floors

Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

Compare with Other Lumber & Timber

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Class 55Red Oak Hardwood (Kiln-Dried 8% MC)

45 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Southern Yellow Pine (Kiln-Dried)

35 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Douglas Fir (Structural Timber)

34 lbs/cu ft

MDF Board Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is 48 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.77 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 770 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to MDF Board?

Due to its density of 48 PCF, shipments of MDF Board typically qualify for Class 55 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 112000 (Fiberboard Pressed).

How many pieces of MDF Board can I load on a standard pallet?

A standard GMA 48x40 wooden pallet is rated for a maximum payload of 2,500 lbs. Use our interactive calculator above to enter your exact plate, bar, or tube dimensions to verify your pieces-per-pallet threshold before strapping.