Nantong Container House Sizes

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

I. Sizes of Standard Shipping Container-Modified Houses The internationally used dry cargo containers (DRY CONTAINER) are the main source of container houses in Nantong. Their standard sizes are as follows:

• 20-foot container: The external dimensions are 20×8×8 feet 6 inches (approximately 6.1×2.44×2.59 meters), and the internal dimensions are approximately 5.898×2.352×2.390 meters, with a volume of about 33 cubic meters. Houses modified from such containers are suitable for single occupants or small families, and can also be used as offices or temporary warehouses.
• 40-foot container: The external dimensions are 40×8×8 feet 6 inches (approximately 12.2×2.44×2.59 meters), and the internal dimensions are approximately 12.024×2.352×2.390 meters, with a volume of about 67 cubic meters. 40-foot container houses have larger spaces and can accommodate multiple occupants or serve as multi-functional activity spaces.
• 40-foot high cube container: The height is increased to 9 feet 6 inches (approximately 2.896 meters), and the internal height reaches 2.68 meters, with the volume increased to 76 cubic meters. It is suitable for scenarios requiring higher vertical spaces, such as warehousing or equipment placement.

II. Sizes of Customized Container Houses In addition to standard sizes, some enterprises in Nantong offer customized container house services, with sizes adjustable according to needs:

• First-generation standard container: Based on 20-foot and 40-foot container modifications, the internal height is adjusted to 2.4-2.9 meters, while the length and width remain standard.
• Second-generation customized container: The sizes are more flexible. For example, a 20-foot container body can be modified to 3×3×6 meters, and a 40-foot container body can be modified to 3×3×12 meters, meeting special space requirements.
• Third-generation container: The size customization range is larger, with length, width, and height reaching up to 14×3.5×3.2 meters, but subject to transportation dimensions. It is suitable for large-scale projects or temporary buildings.

III. Sizes of Packaged Container Houses Packaged container houses adopt a modular design and are prefabricated in factories before on-site assembly. The common internal dimensions are as follows:

• Standard container size: Length: 5.88 meters, Width: 2.84 meters, Height: 2.5 meters, weighing about 1350 kg, suitable for rapidly deployed temporary housing or office spaces.

IV. Other Special Sizes Some enterprises offer non-standard container houses, such as mobile houses with a length of 7 meters and a width of 3 meters, or specially shaped container bodies customized according to customer requirements. However, specific consultation with suppliers is required for such products.