Zhanjiang Container House Dimensions

The common dimensions of container houses in Zhanjiang are mainly 3 meters wide × 6 meters long, in addition to standard shipping container sizes such as 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot, as well as customized specifications. Details are as follows:

Standard-sized Container Houses The most common standard container house size is 3 meters wide × 6 meters long, with an internal clear height of approximately 2.6 meters and an expanded area of about 18 square meters. This size is suitable for construction site offices, temporary residences, and other scenarios. It can accommodate a double bed, a simple desk, and a standing wardrobe, offering high space utilization and ease of lifting and transportation. Additionally, internationally standard 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers are often converted into houses:

• 20-foot Container: External dimensions are approximately 6.058 meters (length) × 2.438 meters (width) × 2.591 meters (height), with internal clear dimensions of about 5.868 meters × 2.252 meters × 2.268 meters, and a weight of approximately 2200 kilograms.
• 40-foot Container: External dimensions are approximately 12.192 meters × 2.438 meters × 2.591 meters, with internal clear dimensions of about 11.58 meters × 2.252 meters × 2.268 meters, and a weight of approximately 3800 kilograms.
• 40-foot High Cube Container: The internal height is increased to 2.698 meters, offering greater volume and suitable for scenarios requiring more height.

Customized-sized Container Houses According to customer needs, container houses can be customized in various sizes:

• Small Customizations: Such as 3 meters × 3 meters and 3 meters × 2.5 meters, suitable for single occupancy or small office spaces.
• Large Customizations: Such as 3 meters × 12 meters and 6 meters × 12 meters, achieved by combining multiple standard containers, suitable for dormitories or large event houses.
• Special Sizes: Some suppliers offer non-standard sizes, such as 10-foot (approximately 3 meters × 2.4 meters) and 16-foot (approximately 4.8 meters × 2.4 meters), which need to be determined based on specific designs.

Local Application Characteristics in Zhanjiang In the Zhanjiang area, container houses are mainly used for temporary construction site offices, modular shops on commercial streets, and prefabricated integrated container houses. For example, projects in Chikan and Xiashan districts adopt detachable modular designs, with independently separated containers that are easy to transport. The wall insulation panels help maintain indoor temperatures, making them suitable for short-term collective accommodations or office needs.