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Container House Dimensions

Admin September 15, 2026

Container houses come in a variety of common sizes, primarily divided into standard sizes and customized sizes.

Standard Sizes:

  • Domestic General Standard: 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height. This size is widely used in scenarios such as on-site accommodation, offices, and medical epidemic prevention due to its stable structure and moderate space, which can meet basic living and working needs.
  • Export General Standard: 6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height. This size is more adaptable to international transportation and usage habits in different regions, commonly used in the manufacturing of export container houses.
  • 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions are 6058×2438×2591mm, and internal dimensions are 5867×2330×2350mm. This size is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, shops, etc., with a compact layout and complete functions.
  • 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2591mm, and internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2350mm. This size can be divided into multi-functional spaces, suitable for multi-person dormitories or places requiring larger activity spaces.
  • 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2896mm, and internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2655mm. This size has higher requirements for ceiling height and is suitable for exhibition halls, housing, and other places requiring higher spaces.

Customized Sizes:

  • Customized container houses come in various sizes, such as 3m×3m, 3m×8m, 3m×9m, etc., mainly designed and produced according to customer needs. This flexibility allows container houses to adapt to various special scenarios and personalized requirements.
  • In addition to the above common customized sizes, non-standard customization can also be carried out according to customer needs, such as 3m×12m, etc., with flexible adjustments in length, width, and height. This customization service enables container houses to achieve higher levels in terms of functionality and aesthetics.