What is the General Size of Container Houses?

Container houses come in a variety of sizes, generally designed and produced based on the dimensions of international standard containers, with common size ranges from 7 square meters to 76 cubic meters. They can be categorized as follows:

I. Sizes Based on International Standard Containers

1. 20-foot Standard Container (20GP): External dimensions approximately 6.058m (length) × 2.438m (width) × 2.591m (height), internal dimensions approximately 5.898m × 2.352m × 2.393m, with a volume of about 33 cubic meters. These houses have compact spaces, suitable for single-person or small-scale use scenarios.
2. 40-foot Standard Container (40GP): External dimensions approximately 12.192m × 2.438m × 2.591m, internal dimensions approximately 12.032m × 2.352m × 2.393m, with a volume of about 67 cubic meters. The space is doubled, meeting the needs of multiple occupants for living or office purposes.
3. 40-foot High Cube Container (40HC/HQ): External dimensions approximately 12.192m × 2.438m × 2.896m, internal dimensions approximately 12.032m × 2.352m × 2.698m, with a volume of about 76 cubic meters. The height is increased by 0.3 meters, suitable for scenarios requiring vertical space utilization, such as warehousing or equipment placement.

II. Other Common Sizes

1. Length 6 meters, Width 3 meters: The height is generally between 2.7 and 2.8 meters, with an area of about 18 square meters. It can accommodate 5 to 10 beds internally and is commonly found in construction site dormitories or temporary offices.
2. 3 meters by 3 meters: With an area of about 9 square meters, it has a compact structure and is mostly used for guardhouses, temporary warehouses, or small tool rooms.
3. 7 meters long and 3 meters wide: With an area of about 21 square meters, it is often extended into an office area or multi-functional space through second-floor splicing or the addition of corridors.
4. 10-foot Mini Container: External dimensions approximately 3.048m × 2.438m × 2.591m, with an indoor area of about 7 square meters. It is suitable as a study, workshop, or equipment room and can be combined with the main container to expand functions.
5. 30-foot Container Panel House: External dimensions approximately 9.144m × 2.438m × 2.591m, with a volume between that of a 20-foot and a 40-foot container, suitable for scenarios requiring medium space and flexibility.

III. Special Type Sizes

1. Foldable Container: Expanded dimensions are 6m × 3m × 2.59m, and when folded, the height is only 39-45cm, with the volume compressed to 1/5 of the original size, facilitating transportation and storage.
2. Expandable Container: The basic specifications are 6m × 3m × 2.8m, supporting horizontal or vertical expansion and splicing, allowing flexible adjustment of the spatial layout according to needs.
3. Packing Container: Standard dimensions are 6.05m × 2.99m × 2.89m, with a self-weight of about 1.35 tons. Its modular design facilitates quick assembly and disassembly.
4. Customized Container: The customization range includes widths up to 4.5 meters (extra-wide type) and heights exceeding 3.5 meters (LOFT style), meeting personalized space requirements.