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Mobile House Container Large Size

Admin September 15, 2026

The large sizes of mobile house containers are typically dominated by 20-foot and 40-foot units, with some special specifications reaching up to 45 feet. Here is a detailed introduction to the large sizes of mobile house containers:

I. Standard Sizes

  1. 20-foot Container:

    • External Dimensions: Length 6.058 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.591 meters.
    • Internal Dimensions: Length 5.9 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.393 meters.
    • Volume: Approximately 33.2 cubic meters.
    • Tare Weight: Approximately 2.23 tons.
    • Payload: Approximately 21.77 tons.
    • Gross Weight: Approximately 24 tons.
  2. 40-foot Container:

    • External Dimensions: Length 12.192 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.591 meters.
    • Internal Dimensions: Length 12.036 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.392 meters.
    • Volume: Approximately 67.7 cubic meters.
    • Tare Weight: Approximately 3.7 tons.
    • Payload: Approximately 26.78 tons.
    • Gross Weight: Approximately 30.48 tons.

II. Special Sizes

  1. 40-foot High Cube Container:

    • External Dimensions: Length 12.192 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.896 meters.
    • Internal Dimensions: Length 12.036 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.697 meters.
    • Volume: Approximately 76.3 cubic meters.
    • This container is taller than the standard 40-foot container, providing greater internal space.
  2. 45-foot High Cube Container:

    • External Dimensions: Length 13.716 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.896 meters.
    • Internal Dimensions: Length 13.497 meters, Width 2.33 meters, Height 2.655 meters.
    • Volume: Larger, suitable for scenarios requiring more space.

III. Expandable Sizes

Some mobile house containers feature expandable designs, such as double-wing expansion boxes. These containers have their side spaces folded in during transportation for easy loading and transport; upon arrival at the site, the side wings can be extended to create larger indoor living spaces. For example, a 20-foot double-wing expansion box can provide approximately 36 square meters of indoor living space when expanded.