What freight class is steel bars / rods, bundled?
Typically class 50 — around 50+ 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 steel bars / rods, bundled rates this class
Bundled bar and rod stock is dense enough to sit at the lowest class on the scale almost by default.
Where 50+ lb/ft³ lands on the current scale
| If density is | Class | Weight on a standard pallet |
|---|---|---|
| 50+ lb/ft³ | 50 | 2,667+ lb |
Typical shipments of this commodity stay inside one class band, so the estimate above is comparatively safe — but still measure before quoting.
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: Metal & machinery. See the full density chart or how NMFC codes assign class in the first place.