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Qinghai Container House Size
Admin September 15, 2026
The sizes of container houses in Qinghai are mainly divided into two categories: standard sizes and non-standard sizes.

Standard Sizes:
- They are usually designed according to the dimensions of international standard containers, mainly including two specifications: 20 feet (about 6 meters) and 40 feet (about 12 meters).
- The external dimensions of a 20-foot container house are approximately 6058mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2591mm (height), and the internal dimensions are approximately 5867mm (length) × 2330mm (width) × 2350mm (height). This size of house is suitable for single-person offices, dormitories, or shops.
- The external dimensions of a 40-foot container house are approximately 12192mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2591mm (height), and the internal dimensions are approximately 11998mm (length) × 2330mm (width) × 2350mm (height). This size of house has a larger space and can be divided into multi-functional spaces or used as multi-person dormitories.
- In addition, there are 40-foot high-cube (40HQ) container houses, with the external height increased to 2896mm and the internal height to 2655mm, suitable for exhibition halls or housing that require higher ceilings.
Non-standard Sizes:
- Non-standard-sized container houses are customized according to the special needs of customers.
- The length, width, and height can be flexibly adjusted. For example, common non-standard sizes include 3m × 6m, 3m × 8m, and 3m × 12m.
- The optional width ranges include 2.5m, 2.55m, 3m, and 4m, and the optional height ranges include 2.6m, 2.7m, 2.8m, and 2.9m.
- In addition to size customization, customers can also customize the positions of special doors and windows, as well as the partitions, appearance, and interior decoration of the houses according to their needs.
Customization Services:
- In the Qinghai region, many container house manufacturers offer highly customized services. For example, manufacturers such as Qinghai Guangzan Light Steel Housing Engineering Co., Ltd. can customize the sizes of foldable container mobile houses according to the specific needs and site conditions of customers.




