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Simple Container House Area
Admin September 16, 2026
The common areas of simple container houses are 9 square meters, 18 square meters, and 21 square meters. In addition, there are custom-sized areas that can be large or small. Here are the details:
Regular Sizes and Areas
- 3m × 3m × 2.8m: This size of container house has an area of 9 square meters. It is relatively small, and there may be a certain degree of material waste during production, so it is usually made only when the customer has specific requirements. It can generally be used as a guard room on construction sites or as a small warehouse for storing items. If used for living, it can accommodate about 2 people.
- 6m × 3m × 2.8m: With an area of approximately 18 square meters, this is a commonly seen standard-sized container house on the market. It is frequently found in construction sites and road construction projects. It can be used as a dormitory for workers, accommodating about 10 people, or can be transformed into a toilet or kitchen on construction sites. Its internal net height is about 2.6 meters, and the developed area is about 18 square meters, which is just enough to fit a double bed, a simple desk, and a standing wardrobe, making reasonable use of space.
- 7m × 3m × 2.8m: This size reaches an area of 21 square meters and is mostly used as a two-story container mobile house, equipped with corridors and balconies.
Special and Custom Sizes and Areas
- 20-foot container house: It has dimensions of 6.058 meters (length) × 2.438 meters (width) × 2.591 meters (height) and a living area of 14.2 square meters, suitable for single people or couples to live in.
- 40-foot container house: It measures 12.192 meters (length) × 2.438 meters (width) × 2.591 meters (height) and has a living area of 28.5 square meters, making it an ideal residential choice for small families.
- Custom type: It can be made according to customer requirements, with no fixed restrictions on size and area, which can be large or small. The specific dimensions need to be determined through discussion with the manufacturer.
