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Box Container House Size

Admin September 15, 2026

The sizes of box container houses vary depending on their types and purposes. Common standard sizes and custom size ranges are as follows:

I. Standard Container House Sizes

  1. 20-foot Container:
    This is the most common size for single-box mobile homes, with specific dimensions of 6058mm (or 5898mm) in length, 2438mm (or 2352mm) in width, and 2680mm (or 2390mm) in height. Its internal area is approximately 14-15 square meters, suitable for single or double occupancy, and can also serve as a temporary office space.

  2. 40-foot Container:
    The dimensions are 12024mm in length, 2352mm in width, and 2390mm in height, with an internal area of about 28 square meters. This size of container house can be extended by stacking vertically or horizontally to meet more functional requirements.

  3. 40-foot High Cube Container:
    Increased in height compared to the standard 40-foot container, with dimensions of approximately 11800mm in length, 2330mm in width, and 2680mm in height. The higher internal space makes it suitable for scenarios requiring additional vertical space, such as loft structures or the installation of mezzanines.

II. Assembled Box Mobile Home Sizes

Assembled box mobile homes can be formed by combining multiple standard containers to create larger spaces. For example:

  • 40-foot Container Combination: When two 40-foot containers are combined horizontally, the dimensions can reach 12 meters in length, 6 meters in width, and 2.8 meters in height, with an area of about 72 square meters.
  • Three-story Combination: When three 40-foot containers are stacked vertically, the height can exceed 8 meters, forming a multi-story building structure.
  • Custom Combination: According to needs, containers of different sizes (such as 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot high cube containers) can be combined to form irregular or oversized spaces.

III. Other Common Sizes

  1. 6m (L) × 3m (W) × 2.8m (H):
    This is a commonly seen standard-sized container house on the market, with an area of 18 square meters, widely used in construction sites, road construction, and other scenarios.

  2. 7m (L) × 3m (W) × 2.8m (H):
    With an area of 21 square meters, it is often used as a two-story container mobile home, equipped with corridors and balconies to enhance living comfort.

  3. Custom Sizes:
    According to customer needs, small houses measuring 3m (L) × 3m (W) × 2.8m (H) (with an area of 9 square meters) can be made, or larger custom houses with flexible area adjustments can be constructed.