Freight class 92.5
The decimal in class 92.5 is a class label, not its density.
10 to under 12 lb/ft³
The lower boundary of 10 lb/ft³ is included. Exactly 12 lb/ft³ enters class 85.
2025 density scale. Item confirmation required.
Where this class 92.5 example sits
Toward class 100: 10.8 − 10 = 0.8 lb/ft³ above the cutoff. The lower edge remains included. Toward class 85: 12 − 10.8 = 1.2 lb/ft³ to the next boundary.
A 360 lb unit at 10.8 lb/ft³
A finished 40 × 40 × 36 in handling unit has a volume of about 33.333 ft³. At 360 lb, density is 10.8 lb/ft³, giving class 92.5.
The class number does not mean the load weighs 92.5 pounds per cubic foot, nor does it represent a percentage. Read the density value and class label separately when copying information into shipment paperwork.
| Scenario | Quantity × L × W × H; weight per unit | Total volume | Density | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross weight of 360 lb | 1 × 40 × 40 × 36 in at 360 lb each | 33.333 ft³ | 10.8 lb/ft³ | 92.5 |
| Gross weight of 333 lb | 1 × 40 × 40 × 36 in at 333 lb each | 33.333 ft³ | 9.99 lb/ft³ | 100 |
| Gross weight of 334 lb | 1 × 40 × 40 × 36 in at 334 lb each | 33.333 ft³ | 10.02 lb/ft³ | 92.5 |
Hypothetical measurements. Calculator Methodology.
Compare the measured scenarios
Unrounded density; rounded display labels.
A small weight change can cross the lower boundary
At this fixed volume, 333 lb produces 9.99 lb/ft³ and class 100. A recorded weight of 334 lb produces 10.02 lb/ft³ and class 92.5. A one-pound change near a threshold can matter more than a larger change well inside a band.
Use gross weight from the finished unit, including its pallet or other packaging. Do not round an uncertain weight upward to obtain a desired class, and do not copy the class label into a field that asks for density.
A 32.4-inch height reaches class 85 at 360 lb
That height reduces the original envelope to 30 ft³ and reaches exactly 12 lb/ft³. This upper-edge comparison is separate from the one-pound uncertainty near the lower edge.
| Boundary density | Target volume | Total height | Class at boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 lb/ft³ | 30 ft³ | 32.4 in | 85 |
Arithmetic target; confirm safe packaging.
Questions before you ship
How should class 92.5 be written?
Write the class label as 92.5. Its density interval on this scale is 10 to under 12 lb/ft³. Keep the decimal when recording the freight class, and enter the calculated density separately in any density field.
Related density bands
Sources
Reviewed 2026-10-25: NMFTA scale; effective July 19, 2025; packaging margin (2026).
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