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Freight class for computers

Boxed desktop computers and IT hardware typically rate class 92.5 (10 - 12 pcf); loaded server racks are denser and can rate class 85.

Why computers rate where they do

Desktops, workstations and boxed IT gear usually measure 10 - 12 pcf on a pallet - class 92.5. Populated server racks and network chassis are heavier per cube and can reach the 12 - 15 pcf band, class 85.

Worked example. A pallet of boxed workstations: 48 × 40 × 46 in, 560 lb. That is 51.1 cu ft and 560 lb → 10.96 pcf → class 92.5. Run your own numbers →

Relevant class pages: class 92.5 · class 85 · class 100.

What moves the number

Value per pound is the real story with computer freight: liability exposure means some items class above density, and theft-prone electronics deserve shrink-wrap that hides the branding. Confirm the NMFC item for high-value moves.

Measure, don't assume. Since NMFC Docket 2025-1 (July 2025) most commodities class by measured density on a 13-band scale. The ranges above are typical, not guaranteed — your packaging decides your density. Calculate your actual class →

Related: the full class chart · density calculator · how NMFC codes work.