Small Container House Size

The sizes of small container houses vary depending on the type, and the internal specifications of common standard sizes are as follows:

I. Sizes of houses converted from standard shipping containers

1. 20-foot standard container (20GP)

   • Internal dimensions: Length 5.898 meters (or 5.69 meters), width 2.352 meters (or 2.13 meters), height 2.39 meters (or 2.18 meters).
   • Common uses: Single-person offices, dormitories, shops, etc. The volume is approximately 30 cubic meters, and the gross cargo weight is about 20 tons.

2. 40-foot standard container (40GP)

   • Internal dimensions: Length 12.024 meters (or 11.8 meters), width 2.352 meters (or 2.13 meters), height 2.39 meters (or 2.18 meters).
   • Common uses: Multi-functional spaces, multi-person dormitories, etc. The volume is approximately 65 cubic meters, and the gross cargo weight is about 26 tons.

3. 40-foot high-cube container (40HQ)

   • Internal dimensions: Length 12.024 meters (or 11.8 meters), width 2.352 meters (or 2.13 meters), height 2.698 meters (or 2.72 meters).
   • Common uses: Exhibition halls and housing with height requirements, etc. The volume is approximately 75 cubic meters, and the gross cargo weight is about 26 tons.

II. Sizes of non-standard customized container houses

1. Common specifications

   • Lengths: 3 meters, 6 meters, 8 meters, 9 meters, 12 meters, etc.
   • Widths: 2.5 meters, 2.55 meters, 3 meters, 4 meters, etc.
   • Heights: 2.6 meters, 2.7 meters, 2.8 meters, 2.9 meters, etc.
   • For example, the 3-meter by 6-meter specification is commonly used for on-site accommodation or offices, with compact and practical internal space.

2. Customization for special needs

   • The positions of doors and windows can be adjusted, partitions can be added, or the internal decoration can be optimized according to the use.
   • Container houses with a height exceeding 2.9 meters require special design to meet the needs of exhibition halls or high-end housing.

III. Sizes of other types of container houses

1. Open-top containers

   • The internal height of a 20-foot open-top container is approximately 2.31 meters, and that of a 40-foot open-top container is approximately 2.15 meters. The top can be opened for easy lifting of large equipment.

2. Flat-rack containers

   • The internal height of a 20-foot flat-rack container is approximately 2.15 meters, and that of a 40-foot flat-rack container is approximately 1.96 meters. The bottom is flat, suitable for transporting overweight cargo.