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Ji'an Container House Sizes

Admin September 15, 2026

Common sizes of container houses in Ji'an include 3m×3m, 6m×3m, and 7m×3m, as well as custom sizes and sizes related to shipping containers. Details are as follows:


Standard Fixed Sizes

  • 3m×3m×2.8m: With an area of 9 square meters, it is relatively small and is often used as a guard post on construction sites or as a small warehouse for storing items. It can accommodate about 2 people for living.
  • 6m×3m×2.8m: Covering an area of 18 square meters, it is a common standard size in the market. It is frequently used in construction site building and road construction projects. It can house about 10 people and can also be made into site toilets or kitchens.
  • 7m×3m×2.8m: With an area of 21 square meters, it is mostly used as a two-story container mobile house. Compared to the 6m-long version, it has an additional corridor and canopy, while the indoor space remains the same.

Custom Type Sizes These are made according to customer requirements, and the size and area can vary widely, such as 3m×8m and 3m×9m. The specific size needs to be determined through discussion with the manufacturer, and the price of custom models will vary depending on factors such as size and craftsmanship.


Sizes Related to Shipping Containers Shipping containers come in various size specifications. Common ones include 5.69m×2.13m, 11.8m×2.13m, and 13.58m×2.34m. Among dry containers, the commonly used 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot high-cube containers have the following dimensions: the external dimensions of a 20-foot general-purpose container are approximately 20×8×8.5 feet, with an internal diameter of about 5898×2352×2390 millimeters; the external dimensions of a 40-foot general-purpose container are approximately 40×8×8.5 feet, with an internal diameter of about 12024×2352×2390 millimeters; the external dimensions of a 40-foot high-cube container are approximately 40×8×9.5 feet, with an internal diameter of about 12024×2352×2698 millimeters.