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Dimensions of Container Houses

Admin September 15, 2026

Common dimensions (length, width, and height) of container houses are as follows:

I. Standard Sizes

  1. 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions are 6058 mm (6.058 m) in length, 2438 mm (2.438 m) in width, and 2591 mm (2.591 m) in height; internal dimensions are 5867 mm (5.867 m) in length, 2330 mm (2.33 m) in width, and 2350 mm (2.35 m) in height. These containers are commonly used for single-person offices, dormitories, or shops, with compact internal spaces suitable for small-scale living or office needs.
  2. 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions are 12192 mm (12.192 m) in length, 2438 mm (2.438 m) in width, and 2591 mm (2.591 m) in height; internal dimensions are 11998 mm (11.998 m) in length, 2330 mm (2.33 m) in width, and 2350 mm (2.35 m) in height. With larger internal spaces, they can be divided into multifunctional areas, suitable for multi-person dormitories or scenarios requiring zoning.
  3. 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): External dimensions are 12192 mm (12.192 m) in length, 2438 mm (2.438 m) in width, and 2896 mm (2.896 m) in height; internal dimensions are 11998 mm (11.998 m) in length, 2330 mm (2.33 m) in width, and 2655 mm (2.655 m) in height. The increased height makes them suitable for scenarios requiring higher ceilings, such as exhibition halls or housing requiring greater living comfort.

II. Common Sizes on Construction Sites

  1. 3m × 3m × 2.8m: With a small area, they are typically used as guard posts or small warehouses on construction sites, accommodating about 2 people.
  2. 6m × 3m × 2.8m: The most common size on construction sites, accommodating about 10 people, suitable for use as worker dormitories, and can also be converted into toilets or kitchens.
  3. 7m × 3m × 2.8m: With a larger area, they are often used for two-story container mobile homes, providing more living or functional space.

III. Other Common Sizes

  1. Domestic General Standard: 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height, suitable for various living or office scenarios.
  2. Export General Standard: 6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height, meeting international transportation requirements.
  3. Custom Non-standard Sizes: Length options include 3 meters, 6 meters, 7 meters, 8 meters, 12 meters, etc.; width options include 2.5 meters, 2.55 meters, 3 meters, 4 meters, etc.; height options include 2.6 meters, 2.7 meters, 2.8 meters, 2.9 meters, etc. These sizes can be flexibly adjusted according to customer needs to meet special scenario requirements.