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Dongguan Housing Container Specifications

Admin September 14, 2026

The common specifications of housing containers in Dongguan are as follows:

I. Standard Shipping Container Specifications

  1. 20GP Type: The external dimensions are 6058mm in length, 2438mm in width, and 2591mm in height, with an internal volume of approximately 33.2 cubic meters. This type of container is commonly used for standard maritime shipping, being sturdy, durable, and easy to move, suitable for warehousing and transportation scenarios.
  2. 40GP Type: The external dimensions are 12192mm in length, 2438mm in width, and 2591mm in height, with an internal volume of approximately 67.7 cubic meters. Its length is twice that of the 20GP type, making it suitable for transporting larger-volume goods or serving as temporary storage space.
  3. 40HQ Type: The external dimensions are 12192mm in length, 2438mm in width, and 2896mm in height, with an internal volume of approximately 76.3 cubic meters. Compared to the 40GP type, its height is increased by 305mm, allowing it to accommodate taller goods or increase the utilization of internal vertical space.

II. Customized Specifications for Container-style Houses

  1. Basic Dimensions: Common specifications include 3m in length × 3m in width × 2.8m in height (area of 9㎡), 6m in length × 3m in width × 2.8m in height (area of 18㎡), and 7m in length × 3m in width × 2.8m in height (area of 21㎡). Among them, the 18㎡ specification is widely used in construction sites and road construction scenarios.
  2. Expanded Dimensions: Size expansion can be achieved through modular assembly, such as assembling 20-foot containers vertically or horizontally to form 40-foot or 60-foot containers. Custom types can be made to non-standard sizes according to requirements, with an area range covering from 9㎡ to several hundred square meters.
  3. Packing-type Container Houses: The internal standard dimensions are 5880mm in length, 2840mm in width, and 2500mm in height. They adopt a galvanized steel frame and a wall made of color-steel glass wool sandwich panels, featuring rapid assembly and mobility.

III. Special-purpose Container Specifications

  1. Open-top Containers: The internal volume of a 20-foot open-top container is 5.89m × 2.32m × 2.31m, and that of a 40-foot open-top container is 12.01m × 2.33m × 2.15m. The openable top design facilitates the loading of oversized goods.
  2. Flat-bottom Containers: The internal volume of a 20-foot flat-bottom container is 5.85m × 2.23m × 2.15m, and that of a 40-foot flat-bottom container is 12.05m × 2.12m × 1.96m. The ultra-flat bottom structure is suitable for transporting heavy machinery or large equipment.