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Mobile House Container Length and Width
Admin September 15, 2026
Common length and width dimensions of mobile house containers are as follows:

Standard Dimensions:
- 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions are 6058mm (6.058 meters) in length and 2438mm (2.438 meters) in width; internal dimensions are 5867mm (5.867 meters) in length and 2330mm (2.33 meters) in width.
- 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions are 12192mm (12.192 meters) in length and 2438mm (2.438 meters) in width; internal dimensions are 11998mm (11.998 meters) in length and 2330mm (2.33 meters) in width.
- 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): External dimensions are 12192mm (12.192 meters) in length and 2438mm (2.438 meters) in width; internal dimensions are 11998mm (11.998 meters) in length and 2330mm (2.33 meters) in width, with the height increased to 2896mm (2.896 meters) compared to the 40GP.
Domestic General Dimensions:
- The length is typically 6 meters, the width is 3 meters, and the height is mostly 2.8 meters or 2.9 meters. These dimensions are commonly found in temporary housing and offices on construction sites, with an internal clear height of about 2.6 meters and an expanded area of about 18 square meters. They can accommodate a double bed, a simple desk, and a standing wardrobe, balancing space utilization and transportation convenience.
Non-standard Custom Dimensions:
- The length can be extended to 3 meters, 4 meters, 6 meters, 9 meters, 12 meters, etc.; the width can be selected from 2.5 meters, 2.55 meters, 3 meters, 4 meters, etc.; the height can be adjusted to 2.6 meters, 2.7 meters, 2.8 meters, 2.9 meters, etc. For example, the 3-meter by 6-meter specification is known as the 'golden ratio' for its suitability for construction site offices and temporary living needs, offering easy lifting, compliant transportation, and smooth internal circulation.
Special Scenario Dimensions:
- Foldable container mobile homes can be designed according to needs in standard dimensions (such as 20 feet, 40 feet) or non-standard dimensions to adapt to narrow sites or special functional requirements. For example, Qinghai Guangzan Light Steel Housing Engineering Co., Ltd. can provide highly customized services, including dimension adjustments, structural reinforcement (such as wind, water, and earthquake resistance designs), and personalized layouts for internal configurations (such as kitchens, bathrooms, and air conditioning units).




