Using the ClassIT+ Item 680 Note 2(B) Calculator

The Item 680, Note 2(b) tab provides results for the Reasonable Occupancy of Lift Truck Skid, Pallet or Platform Deck. It calculates the area occupied by the commodities and compare it to the surface area of the lift truck skid or pallet. It states that the surface area of a lift truck skid or pallet must be at least 65% occupied by the product(s) in order to be classified as the product. When the surface area occupied is less than 65%, the cell will be highlighted in red.

Please note that all calculators in ClassIT+ are for estimation purposes only.

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To use this calculator:

1. Enter the dimensions of the commodity(ies) in the Commodity(ies) section.
2. Enter the dimensions of the lift truck skid, pallet or platform in the Lift Truck Skid, Pallet or Platform section.
3. Click the Calculate button. The Area numbers display in the highlighted textboxes.

When the Surface Area Occupied by Commodity is less than 65% (percentage displays in red), the gross weight of the lift truck skid, pallet or platform and the commodity(ies) unitized or secured thereon will be subject to the class applicable to either the lift truck skid, pallet or platform or the commodity(ies), whichever is higher.

Each calculator in ClassIT+ features the following resources to assist you in calculations:

• Conversion: Allows you to do basic conversions as you’re trying to figure out your calculations.
  See Using the Conversion Calculator for more information. 
• Reference Item Lookup: Allows you to look up and reference a specific item from the calculator. See Using the Reference Item Lookup for more information.