Taiyuan Container House Size Diagram

**Common sizes of container houses in Taiyuan include 3m×6m, 2.5m×6m, 3m×12m, etc. International standard dry cargo container sizes include 20-foot, 40-foot, 40-foot high cube, and 45-foot high cube specifications, with some custom sizes being flexible. **

I. Domestic General Standard Sizes

Common container houses in China are mainly used in construction sites and temporary living scenarios. The standard size is 6 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.9 meters in height, with an internal clear height of approximately 2.6 meters and an expanded area of about 18 square meters. This size can accommodate a double bed, a simple desk, and a standing wardrobe, offering high space utilization without feeling cramped. It is also easy to hoist and transport, making it the 'golden ratio' for construction site offices and temporary living. Additionally, sizes like 2.5m×6m and 3m×12m are also common and can be selected based on actual needs.

II. International Standard Dry Cargo Container Sizes

The internationally standardized dry cargo containers (DRY CONTAINER) include the following sizes:

• 20-foot container: External dimensions are 20 feet × 8 feet × 8 feet 6 inches (approximately 6.1m × 2.44m × 2.59m), with an internal diameter of 5898mm × 2352mm × 2390mm and a gross cargo weight of about 25 tons.
• 40-foot container: External dimensions are 40 feet × 8 feet × 8 feet 6 inches (approximately 12.2m × 2.44m × 2.59m), with an internal diameter of 12024mm × 2352mm × 2390mm and a higher gross cargo weight.
• 40-foot high cube container: The height is increased to 9 feet 6 inches (approximately 2.89m), offering a larger internal volume suitable for stacking higher cargo.
• 45-foot high cube container: The internal volume is 13.58m × 2.34m × 2.68m, with a gross cargo weight of 29 tons and a volume of 86 cubic meters, suitable for transporting extra-long cargo.

III. Custom Sizes for Special Purposes

Some container houses can be customized in size according to functional requirements, such as:

• Open-top containers: The internal volume of a 20-foot open-top container is 5.89m × 2.32m × 2.31m, while that of a 40-foot open-top container is 12.01m × 2.33m × 2.15m. The top can be opened for easy loading of ultra-high cargo.
• Flat-rack containers: The internal volume of a 20-foot flat-rack container is 5.85m × 2.23m × 2.15m, while that of a 40-foot flat-rack container is 12.05m × 2.12m × 1.96m. The flat bottom makes them suitable for transporting heavy machinery.
• Third-generation containers: The customizable size range can reach up to 14 meters in length, 3.5 meters in width, and 3.2 meters in height, based on transportation dimensions, flexibly meeting the modular building requirements.