Nansha District Container House Size

The size of container houses in Nansha District varies depending on the type and customization requirements. Common specifications include standard containers measuring 6 meters × 3 meters × 2.78 meters, as well as duplex or combined houses that achieve larger spaces through assembly.

1. Standard Container House Sizes

In Nansha District, standard container houses are commonly modified from 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers.

• 20-foot container: The external dimensions are approximately 6.058 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height, with an internal usable space of about 14-15 cubic meters. After simple modification, such containers can serve as single-room dormitories or offices, accommodating bunk beds, simple tables and chairs, etc., suitable for temporary use on construction sites.
• 40-foot container: The external dimensions are approximately 12.192 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height, with an internal volume of about 30-33 cubic meters. After modification, it can be divided into multiple functional areas, such as bedrooms, kitchens, or bathrooms, meeting the needs of families or small teams.

2. Duplex and Assembled Container House Sizes

To expand usable space, some enterprises in Nansha District offer customization services for duplex or assembled container houses:

• Duplex container house: By stacking two standard containers to form a duplex structure, the total height can reach 5-6 meters. For example, a duplex house provided by a certain enterprise is assembled from three 40-foot containers, with overall dimensions of 11.8 meters in length, 6.75 meters in width, and 2.8 meters in height, offering a usable area of 80 square meters. It includes a living room, bedrooms, and an office area, suitable for long-term residence or office use.
• Assembled extended house: Multiple standard containers are assembled horizontally or vertically to form a larger planar space. For example, two 20-foot containers assembled side by side can create an area of approximately 6 meters × 6 meters, allowing for more flexible internal layout.

3. Special-Purpose Container Sizes

For specific needs, Nansha District also provides non-standard-sized container houses:

• Mobile homestays or creative spaces: Some enterprises customize irregularly shaped containers according to customer requirements, such as designs with curved roofs or large glass windows. The sizes vary depending on the design, but they are usually modified based on standard containers.
• Special containers: Such as refrigerated containers (for temperature-controlled cargo transportation) and open-top containers (suitable for oversized cargo). Although not directly used for residence, their size parameters can serve as planning references. For example, a 45-foot high-cube container has an external length of 13.7 meters and an internal volume of about 86 cubic meters.