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Guangdong Container House Specifications Diagram

Admin September 15, 2026

Container houses in Guangdong come in a variety of specifications, with assembled dimensions reaching up to 11.8m×6.75m×2.8m. The basic single-container specifications are mainly 20-foot and 40-foot, with specific dimensions varying according to purpose and design.

I. Specifications of Assembled Container Houses

The duplex container houses introduced by Guangdong Jinge Company are assembled from three 40-foot containers, with overall dimensions of 11.8m (length) × 6.75m (width) × 2.8m (height), providing a usable area of 80 square meters. These houses are constructed with galvanized frames and color-steel sandwich panels, weighing approximately 2600kg. They serve multiple functions, including residential, office, dining, and dormitory uses, and can withstand high temperatures up to 50℃ and low temperatures down to -50℃. They are designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 9 and earthquakes of up to magnitude 8, and can be assembled by 4 people in 8 hours.

II. Specifications of Standard Single Containers

Dry containers (DRY CONTAINER), which are internationally standardized, are widely used in Guangdong. The main specifications include:

  • 20-foot container: Internal dimensions are 5.898m (length) × 2.352m (width) × 2.390m (height), with a volume of approximately 33 cubic meters and a gross weight capacity of generally 25 tons.
  • 40-foot container: Internal dimensions are 12.024m (length) × 2.352m (width) × 2.390m (height), with a volume of approximately 67 cubic meters and a gross weight capacity of generally 45 tons.
  • 40-foot high cube container: The height is increased to 2.896m, with a volume of approximately 76 cubic meters, suitable for scenarios requiring more vertical space.

III. Specifications of Customized Container Houses

Some manufacturers in Guangdong offer customized services, such as:

  • The two-bedroom, one-living-room container house with a bathroom introduced in Nanhai District, Foshan is constructed with a steel frame and high-end prefabricated technology, with dimensions adjustable according to needs.
  • The cross-border foreign trade shipping container houses in Panyu District, Guangzhou offer modification plans for 20-foot and 40-foot containers, supporting uses such as temporary dormitories and offices.
  • The fast-assembly packing containers produced by Chengpin Integrated Housing in Suzhou have standard dimensions of 3m (width) × 6m (length) × 2.8m (height) and can be expanded through modular combinations.