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What are the Dimensions of Container Houses

Admin September 16, 2026

The dimensions of container houses are quite flexible, with common specifications including standard 20-foot and 40-foot container sizes, as well as domestic trade conventional dimensions of 3 meters × 6 meters. Additionally, various sizes can be customized according to needs.

I. Standard Container Dimensions

  1. 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions are 6058×2438×2591mm, internal dimensions are 5867×2330×2350mm, with an area of approximately 12.98 square meters. It can be used for single-person offices, dormitories, shops, etc.

  2. 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2591mm, internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2350mm, with an area of approximately 25.96 square meters. It can be divided into multi-functional spaces or used as dormitories for multiple people.

  3. 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2896mm, internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2655mm, suitable for exhibition halls or housing with height requirements.

II. Domestic Trade Conventional Dimensions

The conventional dimensions for domestic trade Apple Cabins are 3 meters × 6 meters. The standard width of a single cabin is 3 meters, with lengths available in 3 meters, 6 meters, 9 meters, or 12 meters. They support arrangement combinations and stacking, adapting to needs ranging from single-room guesthouses to multi-functional spaces.

III. Other Common Dimensions

  1. Length 3 meters, width 3 meters, height 2.8 meters: Area of 9 square meters, suitable for construction site guard rooms or small warehouses.

  2. Length 6 meters, width 3 meters, height 2.8 meters: Area of 18 square meters, commonly used for construction site dormitories, toilets, or kitchens.

  3. Length 7 meters, width 3 meters, height 2.8 meters: Area of 21 square meters, often used as two-story container mobile homes with corridors and balconies.

IV. Customized Dimensions

Container houses can be customized according to customer needs, with widths available in options such as 2.5m/2.55m/3m/4m, and heights available in options such as 2.6m/2.7m/2.8m/2.9m. Special door and window positions, partitions, and interior and exterior decorations can all be adjusted as required.