NMFC Class 65 — Office Supplies
Paper and office supplies are moderately dense, typically shipping at freight class 65–70 when palletized.
Typical class: 65 · Density: 22.5–35 lbs/cu ft
Shipment Dimensions (inches)
| Class | Density (lbs/cu ft) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50+ | Heaviest, most dense freight |
| 55 | 35–50 | Very dense freight |
| 60 | 30–35 | Dense freight |
| 65 | 22.5–30 | Moderately dense |
| 70 | 15–22.5 | Average density |
| 77.5 | 13.5–15 | Slightly below average |
| 85 | 12–13.5 | Below average density |
| 92.5 | 10.5–12 | Light freight |
| 100 | 9–10.5 | Light freight |
| 110 | 8–9 | Light, bulky freight |
| 125 | 7–8 | Bulky freight |
| 150 | 6–7 | Very bulky freight |
| 175 | 5–6 | Very light, bulky |
| 200 | 4–5 | Extremely light |
| 250 | 3–4 | Extremely light, high value |
| 300 | 2–3 | Low density, high handling |
| 400 | 1–2 | Very low density |
| 500 | 0–1 | Lowest density, highest cost |
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NMFC Class 65 — packaging, handling, and freight class details
Paper and office supplies represent one of the most consistent and high-volume freight categories in commercial distribution. Office products distributors like Staples, Office Depot, and Amazon Business ship continuous replenishment to offices, schools, and government facilities. Copy paper alone generates millions of tons of freight movement annually — a case of five reams weighs 25 lbs and a pallet of 40 cases runs 1,000 lbs in a very dense 25–30 cubic foot footprint.
Freight class for paper and office supplies is Class 65–70. Copy paper is highly dense — a ream weighs 5 lbs in 0.15 cubic feet, producing 33 lbs/cuft for individual reams and similar or higher density for palletized cases. At Class 65, paper is one of the most freight-efficient products carriers can haul. Mixed office supply pallets with paper products, ink cartridges, file folders, and similar items average out at Class 65–70 range for the combined density.
Moisture protection is essential for paper products. Even humidity without direct water contact causes paper to cockle (wave) and stick together, making it unusable. Paper must ship in dry trailers with no roof leaks or door seal failures. Warehouses storing paper maintain controlled humidity environments; trailers that have been parked in rain with open doors or compromised seals should not accept paper loads. In humid southern markets, carriers should pre-run the trailer with the refrigeration unit on dry/dehumidify mode before loading paper.
Paper loads are heavy — a full trailer of copy paper can reach 44,000–46,000 lbs and must be loaded with attention to axle weight distribution. Front-to-back weight distribution matters on paper loads because the dense, compact pallets concentrate weight in small areas. Rate context: paper freight at Class 65–70 pays fairly and runs in extremely predictable lanes. Office product distributors with regular delivery schedules are excellent accounts for carriers who value steady, uncomplicated freight.
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