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New Style Container House Size Diagram

Admin September 16, 2026

The common sizes of new-style container houses include standard containers, customized containers, and special-type containers, with specific dimensions varying by type and purpose.

Standard Container Sizes:

  • 20-foot Standard Container: The external dimensions are approximately 6058mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2591mm (height), and the internal dimensions are approximately 5867mm (length) × 2330mm (width) × 2350mm (height). This size is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, or shops.
  • 40-foot Standard Container: The external dimensions are approximately 12192mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2591mm (height), and the internal dimensions are approximately 11998mm (length) × 2330mm (width) × 2350mm (height). This size can be divided into multi-functional spaces, suitable for multi-person dormitories or office areas.
  • 40-foot High Cube Container: The external dimensions are approximately 12192mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2896mm (height), and the internal dimensions are approximately 11998mm (length) × 2330mm (width) × 2655mm (height). This size is suitable for exhibition halls or housing with high ceiling requirements.

Customized Container Sizes:

  • The sizes of customized containers are highly flexible and can be designed according to customer needs. Common customized sizes include 3m × 3m, 3m × 6m, 3m × 8m, 3m × 9m, and 3m × 12m. These sizes are primarily designed and produced based on the specific needs of customers, suitable for various special scenarios.

Special-Type Container Sizes:

  • In addition to standard and customized containers, there are also special-type containers such as open-top containers and flat-rack containers. The dimensions of these containers also vary. For example, the internal volume of a 20-foot open-top container is 5.89m × 2.32m × 2.31m, and the internal volume of a 40-foot flat-rack container is 12.05m × 2.12m × 1.96m. These special-type containers are suitable for specific transportation or storage needs.