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Jinchang Container House Dimensions

Admin September 16, 2026

There are several common dimensions for container houses in Jinchang:

I. Regular Standard Dimensions

  1. 3m × 3m × 2.8m With an area of 9 square meters, it belongs to small container houses. Due to its small size, it may lead to material waste and is usually only custom-produced when customers have special requirements.

  2. 6m × 3m × 2.8m Covering an area of 18 square meters, it is the most common standard size on the market. It is widely used in construction sites, road construction, and other scenarios. It can accommodate 6 bunk beds, meeting the living needs of 8 people while leaving extra space for activities.

  3. 7m × 3m × 2.8m With an area of 21 square meters, it is mostly used in the design of two-story container mobile houses, equipped with corridors and balconies, suitable as temporary office or living integrated spaces.

II. Industry-Standard Specifications

  1. 20-foot Standard Container The external dimensions are 6058mm × 2438mm × 2591mm, and the internal net dimensions are approximately 5867mm × 2330mm × 2350mm. Common uses include single-person offices, dormitories, and shops, and the usable area can be expanded through splicing.

  2. 40-foot Standard Container The external dimensions reach 12192mm × 2438mm × 2591mm, and the internal net dimensions are approximately 11998mm × 2330mm × 2350mm. It is suitable for multi-functional space division or multi-person dormitories, with a load-bearing capacity of 26.68 tons.

  3. 40-foot High Cube Container The height is increased to 2896mm (internal 2655mm), meeting the needs of special scenarios such as exhibition halls and high-ceilinged houses. The internal volume is increased by about 10 cubic meters compared to a regular 40-foot container.

III. Customized Dimensions

The length, width, and height parameters can be flexibly adjusted according to customer needs:

  • Width Range: 2.5m/2.55m/3m/4m, etc.
  • Height Range: 2.6m/2.7m/2.8m/2.9m, etc.
  • Special Design: Support for adjusting the positions of doors and windows, installing internal partitions, and customizing the appearance and decoration materials.

IV. Derived Specifications from Shipping Containers

Based on international logistics standards, dimensions such as 5.69m × 2.13m, 11.8m × 2.13m, and 13.58m × 2.34m have been derived. However, these specifications are less commonly used in the construction field and are more often used for special cargo transportation scenarios.