Normal Size of Container House

There is no absolutely uniform standard for the normal size of container houses. Common sizes are as follows:

I. Standard Sizes

1. 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): The external dimensions are 6058×2438×2591mm, the internal dimensions are 5867×2330×2350mm, and the living area is approximately 14.2 square meters. It is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, shops, and other purposes.
2. 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): The external dimensions are 12192×2438×2591mm, the internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2350mm, and the living area is approximately 28.5 square meters. It can be divided into multi-functional spaces and used as dormitories for multiple people.
3. 40-foot High Cube Container (40HQ): The external dimensions are 12192×2438×2896mm, the internal dimensions are 11998×2330×2655mm, and it is suitable for exhibition halls and housing that require higher ceilings.

II. Common Non-standard Sizes

1. Length 3 meters, Width 3 meters, Height 2.8 meters: With an area of 9 square meters, it is relatively small and is mostly used for construction site guardrooms and small warehouses. It can accommodate about 2 people for living.
2. Length 6 meters, Width 3 meters, Height 2.8 meters: With an area of 18 square meters, it is a common standard size in the market. It is commonly seen in construction sites and road construction projects. It can house about 10 people and can also be made into construction site toilets and kitchens.
3. Length 7 meters, Width 3 meters, Height 2.8 meters: With an area of 21 square meters, most of them are used as two-story container mobile homes with corridors and balconies.

III. Other Sizes

1. The domestic general standard size is 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height; the export general standard size is 6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height.
2. There are also 10-foot container houses with dimensions of 2.994 meters (length) × 2.438 meters (width) × 2.591 meters (height) and a living area of 7.5 square meters, suitable for single rooms, offices, or kitchens. There are also larger custom-made container houses of 45 feet, 48 feet, and 53 feet, but they are expensive and have relatively few usage scenarios.