Shanghai Container House Size

The common sizes of container houses in Shanghai mainly include the following types:

I. Standard-sized Container Houses

1. 20-foot Standard Container

   • External dimensions: Length 6.058 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.591 meters
   • Internal dimensions: Length 5.9 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.393 meters
   • Volume: 33.2 cubic meters
   • Features: Widely used for temporary offices, living quarters, and storage on construction sites. It has a sturdy structure and is easy to transport.

2. 40-foot Flat Container

   • External dimensions: Length 12.192 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.591 meters
   • Internal dimensions: Length 12.036 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.392 meters
   • Volume: 67.7 cubic meters
   • Features: Suitable for large construction sites or commercial purposes, such as temporary exhibition halls or multi-person dormitories.

3. 40-foot High Cube Container

   • External dimensions: Length 12.192 meters, Width 2.438 meters, Height 2.896 meters
   • Internal dimensions: Length 12.036 meters, Width 2.35 meters, Height 2.697 meters
   • Volume: 76.3 cubic meters
   • Features: The increased internal height makes it suitable for scenarios requiring vertical space, such as two-story mobile homes or equipment storage.

II. Non-standard Customized Container Houses

1. 3m x 6m Basic Model

   • Internal clear height approximately 2.6 meters, area 18 square meters
   • Features: Suitable for office and temporary living on construction sites. It can accommodate a double bed, desk, and wardrobe, with a reasonable flow of movement and easy lifting. It is a popular choice in the market.

2. 3m x 3m Small Model

   • Area 9 square meters
   • Features: Suitable for single occupancy or small shops, such as convenience stores or coffee shops. However, attention should be paid to material utilization to avoid waste.

3. 3m x 7m Two-story Model

   • Area 21 square meters
   • Features: Often used for two-story container mobile homes, equipped with corridors and balconies to meet the living needs of multiple people.

4. Other Customized Sizes

   • Length range: 3 meters to 17 meters
   • Width range: 2 meters to 3.6 meters
   • Height range: 2.6 meters to 3.4 meters
   • Features: Flexibly designed according to customer needs. For example, a 12-meter container can be used for medium-sized restaurants or supermarkets, with higher space utilization after splicing and modification.

III. Special-purpose Container Houses

1. Packing-box Container House

   • Internal dimensions: Length 5.88 meters, Width 2.84 meters, Height 2.5 meters
   • Features: Adopts galvanized steel structure and modular design, suitable for rapidly deployed temporary projects, such as medical and epidemic prevention stations or emergency command centers.

2. Open-top Container

   • Internal dimensions: Length 5.89 meters, Width 2.32 meters, Height 2.31 meters
   • Features: The open top facilitates the lifting of large equipment and is commonly used for material storage on construction sites.