Shenzhen Container House Dimensions

Container house dimensions in Shenzhen vary widely. Common options include standard shipping-container sizes, other popular sizes, custom sizes, and special container types.

Standard container sizes:

• 20-ft container: Interior dimensions are about 5867 mm (L) × 2330 mm (W) × 2350 mm (H); exterior dimensions are about 6058 mm (L) × 2438 mm (W) × 2591 mm (H). This size is common in logistics and transport, and can also be converted for housing.
• 40-ft container: Interior dimensions are about 11998 mm (L) × 2330 mm (W) × 2350 mm (H); exterior dimensions are about 12192 mm (L) × 2438 mm (W) × 2591 mm (H). The larger interior volume suits bigger living spaces.
• 40-ft high-cube container: Interior dimensions are about 11998 mm (L) × 2330 mm (W) × 2655 mm (H). Compared with a standard 40-ft container, the added height provides more vertical space.

Other common sizes:

• 3 m long × 3 m wide × 2.8 m high, about 9 m². This compact container house suits single occupancy or a small temporary office.
• 6 m long × 3 m wide × 2.8 m high, about 18 m²—a common market-standard box size. The mid-range footprint can meet typical household living needs.
• 7 m long × 3 m wide × 2.8 m high, about 21 m², often used as a two-story modular container building. Adding a second level increases usable floor area and space efficiency.

Custom sizes: Custom units are generally built to the client's requirements; floor area can be larger or smaller, and specifics are agreed with the manufacturer. Customization can address special needs such as particular shapes and dimensions.

Special container sizes: Refrigerated (reefer) container interiors include models about 5.425 m (L) × 2.275 m (W) × 2.260 m (H); 11.493 m (L) × 2.270 m (W) × 2.197 m (H); and 11.557 m (L) × 2.294 m (W) × 2.500 m (H). These containers are mainly used to ship goods that need refrigeration; after conversion, they can also serve as housing with cold-storage capability.