Shanghai Container House Dimensions Diagram

Common container house dimensions in Shanghai are diverse, mainly divided into two categories: standard container dimensions and customized dimensions for mobile houses.

Standard Container Dimensions

Among the internationally standardized dry cargo containers (DRY CONTAINER), the common dimensions related to house renovation are as follows:

• 20-foot container: The external dimensions are 20×8×8 feet 6 inches. Converted to metric units, the internal dimensions are approximately 5898×2352×2390 millimeters. This size of container house has a relatively compact internal space, suitable for single occupants or small families to live in. It can also be renovated into small offices or shops.
• 40-foot container: The external dimensions are 40×8×8 feet 6 inches, with internal dimensions of approximately 12024×2352×2390 millimeters. Its internal space is relatively large, meeting the living needs of multiple people. It can be renovated into larger office spaces, commercial exhibition spaces, or multi-functional event venues.
• 40-foot high cube container: The internal volume dimensions are approximately 12024×2352×2680 millimeters (with slight variations in different sources). Compared to a standard 40-foot container, its height is increased, providing more vertical space. It can be used in places with height requirements, such as container houses that need to have a loft or install taller equipment.
• 45-foot high cube container: The internal volume is 13.58×2.34×2.68 meters, with a gross cargo weight of generally 29 tons and a volume of 86 cubic meters. Its space is more spacious, suitable for the renovation of large-scale commercial, office, or residential complexes.

Customized Dimensions for Container Mobile Houses

• Domestic general standard dimensions: With a length of 6 meters, a width of 3 meters, and a height of 2.9 meters, this type of mobile house is widely used in construction sites and temporary event venues, meeting basic living and office needs.
• Export general dimensions: With a length of 6 meters, a width of 2.4 meters, and a height of 2.9 meters, it is mainly designed and used according to the needs of different countries and regions in the export market.
• Other customized dimensions: Dimensions, appearance, and functions can be customized according to customer needs. For example, the dimensions after splicing three 40-foot containers are 11.8 meters×6.75 meters×2.8 meters, with a usable area of up to 80 square meters. It can create a relatively spacious living or office space, meeting customers' unique aesthetic and functional requirements.