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What Are the Sizes of Container Houses
Admin September 15, 2026
The sizes of container houses vary depending on their types and uses. Here are the common standard sizes and customized sizes:

I. Standard Container House Sizes
20-foot Standard Container (20GP)
- External dimensions: Length 6058mm, Width 2438mm, Height 2591mm
- Internal dimensions: Length 5867mm, Width 2330mm, Height 2350mm
- Common uses: Small spaces such as single-person offices, dormitories, and shops.
40-foot Standard Container (40GP)
- External dimensions: Length 12192mm, Width 2438mm, Height 2591mm
- Internal dimensions: Length 11998mm, Width 2330mm, Height 2350mm
- Common uses: Medium-sized spaces such as multi-functional areas and multi-person dormitories.
40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ)
- External dimensions: Length 12192mm, Width 2438mm, Height 2896mm
- Internal dimensions: Length 11998mm, Width 2330mm, Height 2655mm
- Common uses: Scenarios requiring higher ceilings, such as exhibition halls and residences.
II. Common Sizes for Construction Sites and Temporary Housing
- 3m×3m×2.8m
- Area: 9 square meters, suitable for small spaces such as guard rooms and small warehouses, with a capacity of about 2 people.
- 6m×3m×2.8m
- Area: 18 square meters, a common standard size for construction sites, accommodating up to 10 people and can be converted into toilets or kitchens.
- 7m×3m×2.8m
- Area: 21 square meters, often used for two-story container mobile homes, with added corridors and awnings, and the same internal space as the 6-meter version.
III. Customized Container House Sizes
- Non-standard Length and Width Combinations
- Length options: 3m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 12m, etc.; Width options: 2.5m, 2.55m, 3m, 4m, etc.; Height options: 2.6m, 2.7m, 2.8m, 2.9m, etc.
- Customization for Special Needs
- Adjustments can be made according to customer requirements, such as relocating doors and windows, adding partitions, and optimizing the appearance and interior decoration, for scenarios such as medical and epidemic prevention housing and temporary office spaces.




