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Dongguan Container House Size

Admin 15 de septiembre de 2026

The common sizes of container houses in Dongguan are as follows:

I. Sizes of Houses Made from Standard Shipping Containers Standard shipping containers mainly come in 20-foot (20GP), 40-foot (40GP), and 40-foot high-cube (40HQ) types. Their external dimensions and internal volumes vary depending on the model:

  • 20GP Container House: The external dimensions are 6.058 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height. The internal clear dimensions are approximately 5.898 meters in length, 2.352 meters in width, and 2.390 meters in height, with a volume of about 33 cubic meters. Such houses are mostly used for single-person or small-family living or as temporary office spaces.
  • 40GP Container House: The external dimensions are 12.192 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height. The internal clear dimensions are approximately 12.024 meters in length, 2.352 meters in width, and 2.390 meters in height, with a volume of about 67 cubic meters. Its space can meet the needs of multiple people living or working together and is commonly used in construction site dormitories, medical epidemic prevention stations, and other scenarios.
  • 40HQ Container House: The external dimensions are the same as those of the 40GP, but the height is increased to 2.896 meters. The internal clear height is about 2.698 meters, with a volume of about 76 cubic meters. The higher space is suitable for scenarios that require tiered design or ceiling installation, such as multi-functional activity rooms or storage houses.

II. Sizes of Customized Container Houses In addition to standard models, container houses in Dongguan can be customized in size according to requirements. Common specifications include:

  • Assembled Container Houses: Expansion is achieved by combining multiple standard containers. For example, two 20GP containers can be joined to form a house that is 12 meters long and 6 meters wide, or stacked two stories high to create a duplex structure. Such designs are highly flexible and suitable for temporary exhibition halls, large office areas, and other scenarios.
  • Non-standard Custom Sizes: The length, width, and height can be adjusted according to customer requirements, such as 3 meters × 3 meters, 3 meters × 8 meters, and 6 meters × 12 meters. Such houses are mostly used in special scenarios, such as scenic area homestays and mobile shops, and need to be designed in consideration of transportation restrictions and structural stability.

III. Other Common Sizes

  • Packing-box Container Houses: The internal dimensions are 5.88 meters in length, 2.84 meters in width, and 2.5 meters in height. They adopt galvanized steel structures and modular designs, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly.
  • 10-foot Container Houses: The external dimensions are 3.048 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.591 meters in height. The internal clear dimensions are approximately 2.858 meters in length, 2.252 meters in width, and 2.268 meters in height, with a volume of about 15 cubic meters. Such houses are compact in size and suitable for single-person living or as tool sheds.