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3x5 Container Mobile House
Admin September 17, 2026
The 3×5-meter container mobile house is a non-standard custom-sized modular building suitable for various scenarios. Its core parameters, application types, and procurement considerations are as follows:

I. Core Parameters
- Dimensions and Area: The common external dimensions are 5 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.8 meters in height (adjustable to 2.6 meters or 3 meters). The internal area is approximately 15 square meters, with an effective usable area of about 13-14 square meters after deducting wall thickness.
- Structural Materials: The frame is made of galvanized steel or low-alloy high-strength structural steel (thickness 1.5-2.5mm). The roof and walls use Class A fire-resistant rock wool sandwich panels (thickness 50-100mm, rock wool density ≥80kg/m³, thermal conductivity ≤0.044W/(m·K)).
- Load-Bearing Capacity: The roof live load is designed for 0.5-1.0kN/㎡, and the floor load is approximately 2-5kN/㎡, meeting the needs for daily living, office use, and placement of light equipment.
II. Applicable Scenarios and Types
- Temporary Construction Site Housing: Used for project offices, worker dormitories, canteens, etc., emphasizing rapid installation and repeatable disassembly. Typically assembled using quick-assembly methods (bolt connections, with single-unit installation possible within 1 hour).
- Commercial and Tourism Support Facilities: Such as scenic area kiosks, cafes, and homestay guest rooms, requiring attention to exterior design (e.g., glass curtain walls, wood-grain finishes). Some scenarios may require additional partitions or bathrooms.
- Emergency and Support Housing: Such as epidemic prevention checkpoints and temporary command posts for disaster relief, requiring rapid deployment with rain and wind resistance, seismic resistance of no less than 8 degrees, and wind resistance of no less than 10 degrees.
III. Procurement Considerations
- Customization Requirements: Clearly specify to the manufacturer the external dimensions, internal clear height, window and door positions and quantities, and whether to add partitions, bathrooms, or air conditioning brackets.
- Material Confirmation: Ensure that the steel grades (e.g., Q235B or Q345B), rock wool panel thickness and density, and color steel plate thickness (outer plate 0.5mm, inner plate 0.4mm) meet standards.
- Transportation and Installation: The 3×5-meter container house is usually transported as a whole. Confirm logistics conditions and on-site lifting equipment (crane capacity ≥5 tons). Welded assembly offers high overall strength but is difficult to disassemble.
- Contract Terms: Pay attention to the warranty period (1-2 years), after-sales response time, and clarify whether foundation construction (e.g., concrete floors) and installation guidance services are included.
IV. Price Reference Prices vary significantly among manufacturers. For example, Shanghai Boman Container Co., Ltd. offers a price of 8,000 yuan per unit, Shenyang Shangji Container Co., Ltd. quotes 12,000-25,000 yuan per unit, and Shandong Weifang Qingzhou Xibang Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. offers a price of 1,300 yuan per square meter. When purchasing, a comprehensive evaluation based on materials, workmanship, and services is necessary.




