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Yongqing Container House Dimensions

Admin September 15, 2026

The common dimensions of Yongqing container houses are mainly 3 meters wide × 6 meters long, with an internal clear height of about 2.6 meters and an expanded area of about 18 square meters. In addition, there are standard specifications such as 20-foot and 40-foot containers, as well as non-standard customized dimensions.

I. Conventional Suitable Dimensions A container house measuring 3 meters wide × 6 meters long is the 'golden ratio' for construction site offices and temporary residences. Inside, it can accommodate a double bed, a simple desk, and a standing wardrobe, with efficient space utilization and no sense of crampedness. This size is easy to hoist, compliant for transportation, and can pass through narrow construction passages. During assembly, the pre-buried parts at the four corners are aligned and fixed with bolts, and it can be powered up and ready for occupancy in half a day. Additionally, specifications such as 2.5 meters × 6 meters and 3 meters × 12 meters are also relatively common and can be selected according to actual needs.

II. Standard Container Specifications

  1. 20-foot container: The external dimensions are approximately 6.1 meters (length) × 2.44 meters (width) × 2.59 meters (height), with internal clear dimensions of about 5.898 meters × 2.352 meters × 2.39 meters, a volume of about 30 cubic meters, and a load capacity of about 17.5 tons. It is suitable for single-person offices or small shops.
  2. 40-foot container: The external dimensions are approximately 12.2 meters × 2.44 meters × 2.59 meters, with internal clear dimensions of about 12.024 meters × 2.352 meters × 2.39 meters, a volume of about 65 cubic meters, and a load capacity of about 28 tons. It can be divided into multi-functional spaces or dormitories for multiple people.
  3. 40-foot high cube container: The height is increased to 2.896 meters (internal about 2.698 meters), with a volume of about 75 cubic meters. It is suitable for exhibition halls or residences that require a higher ceiling height.

III. Non-standard Customized Dimensions In addition to standard specifications, container houses support flexible adjustments in length, width, and height. The width can be selected from options such as 2.5 meters, 2.55 meters, 3 meters, and 4 meters; the height can be selected from options such as 2.6 meters, 2.7 meters, 2.8 meters, and 2.9 meters; and the length can be extended to 8 meters, 12 meters, or even longer according to needs. Special requirements such as the positions of doors and windows, partition layouts, and interior decorations (such as double-layer color steel plates with rock wool walls and thickened broken bridge aluminum doors) can all be customized.