Linear Feet Calculator (Freight)

Calculate truckload space and shipping costs. Determine how many linear feet your pallets or cargo will occupy in a semi-trailer.

📏 Calculation Method

📏 Item / Pallet Depth (inches)

🔢 Quantity

🚛 Trailer Type

📏 Gap / Spacing Factor (%)

📊 Freight Linear Feet

0.0 ft

📦 Linear feet calculation: Total linear feet = (sum of item depths in inches × quantity) ÷ 12, divided by number of items per row. Standard 53′ trailer has ~52.5 usable linear feet.

💡 Pro tip: Most LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers charge by linear feet for palletized freight. Add 5-10% for loading gaps and pallet overhang.