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Container House Size Specifications

Admin September 15, 2026

The size specifications for container houses mainly include standard sizes and custom non-standard sizes.

I. Standard Sizes

  1. International Standard Container Sizes:

    • 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions are 6058×2438×2591mm, with internal dimensions of 5867×2330×2350mm. This size of container house is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, shops, and other scenarios.
    • 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2591mm, with internal dimensions of 11998×2330×2350mm. This size of container house can be divided into multi-functional spaces or used as dormitories for multiple people.
    • 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): External dimensions are 12192×2438×2896mm, with internal dimensions of 11998×2330×2655mm. This size of container house is suitable for exhibition halls, housing, and other scenarios that require higher ceilings.
  2. Domestic General Standard Sizes:

    • The domestic general standard size is 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height. This size of container house is relatively common in the market and suitable for various applications.
    • The export general size is 6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height, primarily meeting export requirements.

II. Custom Non-Standard Sizes

In addition to standard sizes, container houses can also be customized according to customer needs. Custom non-standard sizes are flexible and diverse, with adjustable length, width, and height. For example, common custom non-standard sizes include 3m×6m, 3m×8m, 3m×12m, etc. Additionally, widths can be chosen from 2.5m, 2.55m, 3m, 4m, etc., and heights can be chosen from 2.6m, 2.7m, 2.8m, 2.9m, etc. Special door and window positions, partitions, exteriors, and interior decorations can also be customized as needed to meet customers' unique aesthetic and functional requirements.