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New Style Container House Size Diagram

Admin September 16, 2026

The common sizes of new-style container houses are as follows:

I. International Standard Sizes

Commonly used dry cargo containers (DRY CONTAINER) internationally include:

  1. 20-foot container: The external dimensions are 20×8×8 feet 6 inches, and the internal dimensions are 5898×2352×2390mm. This size of container house is suitable for use as a single-person office, dormitory, or shop.

  2. 40-foot container: The external dimensions are 40×8×8 feet 6 inches, and the internal dimensions are 12024×2352×2390mm. The 40-foot container can be divided into multi-functional spaces, suitable for multi-person dormitories or places requiring larger activity areas.

  3. 40-foot high cube container: The external dimensions are 40×8×9 feet 6 inches, and the internal volume is 11998×2330×2655mm. The high cube container provides higher internal space, suitable for exhibition halls or housing with height requirements.

II. Non-Standard Custom Sizes

In addition to international standard sizes, container houses can also be customized according to actual needs:

  1. Length: Common non-standard lengths include 3m, 6m, 8m, 12m, etc., which can be spliced or cut according to specific needs.

  2. Width: The width options are wide, including 2.5m, 2.55m, 3m, 4m, etc., to adapt to different site and layout requirements.

  3. Height: The height can also be customized according to needs, such as 2.6m, 2.7m, 2.8m, 2.9m, etc., to meet specific functional or aesthetic needs.

III. Special Sizes and Combinations

  1. Spliced sizes: For example, the size after splicing three 40-foot containers is 11.8m×6.75m×2.8m, with a usable area of up to 80 square meters, suitable for use as large activity rooms or office areas.

  2. Expandable sizes: Some expandable container houses have flexible size changes, such as a combined size of 3×6×3m (width×length×height) and an expanded size of 5.5×6×3m (width×length×height), with the indoor area expanding from 18 square meters to 33 square meters.