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17.5-meter Container House

Admin September 15, 2026

A 17.5-meter container house is not a standard specification. Typically, container houses are based on standard modules of 20 feet (approximately 6.06 meters) or 40 feet (approximately 12.19 meters), but a length of 17.5 meters can be achieved through customization or combination.

I. Specifications and Combination Methods of Standard Container Houses

Standard container houses are based on 20-foot and 40-foot containers, with lengths of 6.06 meters and 12.19 meters, respectively. To achieve a length of 17.5 meters, the following two methods can be used:

  • Custom Non-standard Containers: Some manufacturers offer customization services for non-standard size containers, such as cutting and welding multiple containers together or directly producing a 17.5-meter-long container. However, such customization incurs higher costs and must meet transportation and installation requirements.
  • Modular Combination: Combine 20-foot (6.06-meter) and 40-foot (12.19-meter) containers. For example, by connecting two 20-foot containers (total length of 12.12 meters) and adding an intermediate transition module, or by using a “20-foot + 15.5-meter expansion module” to achieve a length of 17.5 meters.

II. Price Range of Container Houses

The price of container houses varies significantly depending on size, material, configuration, and manufacturer. Taking 20-foot and 40-foot standard container houses as examples:

  • Basic Model Prices: Simple outdoor tool sheds or storage rooms are relatively inexpensive. For example, Qingdao Xinding Huiyuan Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. sells a 20-foot container house for approximately 1,500 yuan, but such products typically lack electrical systems or interior decoration.
  • Mid-range Configuration Prices: A 20-foot container house with windows, electrical systems, and basic decoration costs between 7,000 and 8,500 yuan, such as products from Qingdao Shuangpeng Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • High-end Customization Prices: Modular prefabricated offices or luxury homestays are more expensive. For example, Suzhou Furuntong International Trade Co., Ltd. sells a customized container house for 8,500 yuan, while an integrated house with a full bathroom can cost up to 13,300 yuan.

III. Application Scenarios and Advantages of Container Houses

Container houses are widely used in the following scenarios due to their flexibility and mobility:

  • Temporary Buildings: Construction site dormitories, event exhibition halls, emergency medical rooms, etc.
  • Commercial Spaces: Mobile shops, cafes, pop-up stores, etc.
  • Living Spaces: Creative homestays, student dormitories, low-cost housing, etc.

Their core advantages include: rapid assembly, mobility, modular expandability, and environmental sustainability. For example, Qingdao Shuangpeng Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd.'s container houses support 72-hour delivery and can be disassembled and reused.