What freight class is mattresses, packaged?
Typically class 175–250 — around 3–5 lb/ft³.
This commodity is classified by DENSITY, which means there is no single correct class for it — the class depends on how your particular shipment is packed. The range above is what typical shipments measure, not a ruling.
Confidence: high. Well documented across multiple carrier and NMFC sources that agree. The binding answer is always the commodity's NMFC item as filed — this page is a planning estimate, not a classification ruling.
Why mattresses, packaged rates this class
Compressed bed-in-a-box cartons run far denser (~12–15 lb/ft³, near Class 85) than a loose packaged mattress — packaging method matters as much as size.
Where 3–5 lb/ft³ lands on the current scale
| If density is | Class | Weight on a standard pallet |
|---|---|---|
| 2 – 4 lb/ft³ | 250 | 107 – 213 lb |
| 4 – 6 lb/ft³ | 175 | 213 – 320 lb |
A typical mattresses, packaged shipment spans more than one class band — which is exactly why quoting a single class for this commodity is unreliable. Measure the actual pallet.
How to get the real number
- 1.Measure the extreme outside dimensions of the loaded pallet — including any overhang and the pallet itself.
- 2.Weigh it loaded, pallet included.
- 3.Divide weight by cubic feet to get density in lb/ft³.
- 4.Look the density up on the July 19, 2025 scale — or let the calculator do all four steps.
Category: Furniture & bedding. See the full density chart or how NMFC codes assign class in the first place.