Common Container House Dimensions Diagram

The common dimensions of ordinary container houses are mainly based on 20-foot and 40-foot standard containers. The internal net dimensions are 5.898 meters in length × 2.352 meters in width × 2.39 meters in height for 20-foot containers, and 12.024 meters in length × 2.352 meters in width × 2.39 meters in height for 40-foot containers. The internal height of a 40-foot high-cube container can reach 2.655 meters.

I. International Standard Container Dimensions

The internationally used dry cargo containers (DRY CONTAINER) mainly come in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes, with clear external and internal net dimensions:

• 20-foot Standard Container: The external dimensions are 6.058 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height; the internal net dimensions are 5.898 meters in length, 2.352 meters in width, and 2.39 meters in height, with a volume of approximately 33 cubic meters. It is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, or small shops.
• 40-foot Standard Container: The external dimensions are 12.192 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height; the internal net dimensions are 12.024 meters in length, 2.352 meters in width, and 2.39 meters in height, with a volume of approximately 67 cubic meters. It can be divided into multi-functional spaces or multi-person dormitories.
• 40-foot High-Cube Container: The external height is increased to 2.896 meters, and the internal net height is 2.655 meters, with a volume of approximately 86 cubic meters. It is suitable for exhibition halls or housing with height requirements.

II. Domestic General and Customized Dimensions

The general dimensions of domestic container houses are slightly different from those of shipping containers and support non-standard customization:

• General Dimensions: The length is 6 meters, the width is 3 meters, and the height is 2.9 meters (the width of export-type is 2.4 meters). They are commonly used in temporary housing on construction sites and commercial exhibition spaces.
• Customized Dimensions: The length, width, and height can be flexibly adjusted, such as 3 meters × 6 meters, 3 meters × 8 meters, 3 meters × 12 meters, etc. The width options include 2.5 meters, 2.55 meters, 3 meters, and 4 meters, and the height options range from 2.6 meters to 2.9 meters, meeting special requirements for door and window positions or partitions.

III. Special Type Container Dimensions

In addition to standard containers, some special types of containers are also used for housing renovation:

• 45-foot High-Cube Container: The internal volume is 13.58 meters in length × 2.34 meters in width × 2.68 meters in height, with a gross cargo weight of 29 tons. It is suitable for large modular buildings.
• Open-Top Container: The internal volume of a 20-foot open-top container is 5.89 meters in length × 2.32 meters in width × 2.31 meters in height, and that of a 40-foot open-top container is 12.01 meters in length × 2.33 meters in width × 2.15 meters in height. The top can be opened for easy lifting of large equipment.
• Flat-Rack Container: The internal volume of a 20-foot flat-rack container is 5.85 meters in length × 2.23 meters in width × 2.15 meters in height, with a gross cargo weight of 23 tons. It is suitable for the transportation of overweight cargo.