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Ningde Container House Size Diagram
Admin September 15, 2026
The common container house sizes in the Ningde area mainly include the following types:

I. Regular Standard Sizes
- 3m × 3m × 2.8m: With an area of 9 square meters, it is suitable for scenarios with small space requirements, such as temporary storage or single-person accommodation. However, its small size may lead to material waste and is usually only made when customers have specific needs.
- 6m × 3m × 2.8m: With an area of 18 square meters, it is the most common standard size on the market. It is widely used in construction sites, road construction, etc. It can accommodate 6 bunk beds and meet the accommodation needs of 8 people.
- 7m × 3m × 2.8m: With an area of 21 square meters, it is mostly used for two-story container mobile homes, equipped with corridors and balconies, and is suitable as an integrated space for office or living.
II. International General-Purpose Shipping Container Sizes
- 20-foot container: The inner dimensions are 5898mm (length) × 2352mm (width) × 2390mm (height). It is commonly used for shipping and can be transformed into a single-container building.
- 40-foot container: The inner dimensions are 12024mm (length) × 2352mm (width) × 2390mm (height). It is suitable for large-span or combined building requirements.
- 45-foot high-cube container: The inner volume is 13580mm (length) × 2340mm (width) × 2680mm (height). The gross weight of the cargo is 29 tons, and the volume is 86 cubic meters. It is suitable for scenarios with high height requirements.
III. Customized Sizes According to customer needs, container houses can be customized to non-standard sizes such as 3m × 8m and 3m × 9m. Functional expansion can be achieved through modular combinations, such as shower rooms, toilets, and conference rooms. Customized sizes need to be determined through consultation with the manufacturer, offering high flexibility.
IV. Special Type Sizes
- Open-top containers: The inner volume of a 20-foot open-top container is 5890mm × 2320mm × 2310mm, and that of a 40-foot open-top container is 12010mm × 2330mm × 2150mm. They are suitable for scenarios requiring vertical loading and unloading of goods.
- Export general-purpose size: With a length of 6 meters, a width of 2.4 meters, and a height of 2.9 meters, it meets international transportation standards and is commonly used in cross-border projects.
Selection Suggestions:
- For construction site offices and temporary accommodation, the 3m × 6m size is preferred, balancing space utilization and transportation convenience.
- For long-term accommodation or multi-functional requirements, consider a two-story structure or customized sizes.
- When transforming shipping containers, pay attention to the inner dimensions to ensure compliance with building regulations.




