1. What is an LTL Linear Foot Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the linear feet occupied by freight in a trailer based on the length of space used and trailer width.

Purpose: It helps shippers and logistics professionals calculate space utilization for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( LF \) — Linear feet (ft)
• \( LO \) — Length occupied by freight (ft)
• \( TW \) — Trailer width (ft, typically 8 ft)

Explanation: The length occupied is divided by the trailer width to determine how many linear feet of trailer space the freight will consume.

3. Importance of Linear Feet Calculation

Details: Accurate linear feet calculation helps optimize trailer space, determine freight class, and calculate shipping costs for LTL shipments.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the length occupied by your freight in feet and the trailer width (default 8 ft). All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is linear feet in LTL shipping?
A: Linear feet measures how much length of a standard-width trailer your freight occupies, used to determine space utilization.

Q2: Why is trailer width important?
A: Standard trailer widths vary (typically 8-8.5 ft), and this affects how length occupied translates to linear feet.

Q3: How do I measure length occupied?
A: Measure the total length your freight takes up when properly loaded in the trailer.

Q4: What's the difference between linear feet and square feet?
A: Linear feet measures length along the trailer, while square feet measures area (length × width).

Q5: Does this account for irregularly shaped freight?
A: No, for irregular shapes, use the maximum length occupied by the freight.