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3×7 m vs. 2.4×6 m vs. 3×12 m Container Frame & Modular Dimensions: Weight, Columns, TIR Loading & MOQ Guide

Engineering comparison of Türkiye standard 3.00×7.00 m (21 m², 341 kg, MOQ 10 galvanized) vs. European/export 2.40×6.00 m (14.4 m², 279 kg) up to 3.00×12.00 m (36 m², 6 columns) chassis and modular units.

Architect İdris YAĞMAHAN & Civil Engineer Celalettin YAĞMAHAN · 2026-10-28 · 7 min
3×7 m vs. 2.4×6 m vs. 3×12 m Container Frame & Modular Dimensions: Weight, Columns, TIR Loading & MOQ Guide

1. Width Architecture: Why Buyers Choose 2.40 m (W2400) vs. 3.00 m (W3000)

Across our 18 standard container frame dimensions (lengths from 4.00 m to 12.00 m in 1-meter increments) and 38 ready modular containers, width selection governs both interior room ergonomics and road trailer geometry:

  • 2.40 m Width Series (W2400 Frames & SC-MK Metropol 2.40×5.96 m): Fits directly inside a standard 2,480 mm closed curtain-side 13.60 m TIR trailer even when fully assembled, avoiding wide-load flatbed requirements on European and Balkan highways.
  • 3.00 m Width Series (W3000 Frames & SC-K 2.96×6.96 m = 21 m²): Delivers +46% more floor area than 2.4×6 m (21 m² vs. 14.4 m²), accommodating double-corridor dormitories, 2-room + WC/kitchen floor plans (SC-K12), and ships knocked-down at 26 flat-roof frame sets per TIR.
  • Long-Span 9.00 m to 12.00 m Series (6 Columns): Frames from 9 m to 12 m automatically upgrade from 4 corner columns to 6 structural columns (adding mid-span columns) to eliminate roof and chassis deflection.

2. Benchmark Dimension, Weight, Column Count & Open Factory Price Matrix

Nominal Size (Area) Reference SKU (Galv. Flat) Net Steel Weight & Columns Open Factory Price (EXW) MOQ & 13.6m TIR Loading
2.40 × 4.00 m (9.6 m²) FR-G-W2400-L4000 216 kg · 4 Columns 40.000 TL MOQ 20 Sets · 26 Sets / TIR
2.40 × 6.00 m (14.4 m²) FR-G-W2400-L6000 279 kg · 4 Columns 50.000 TL MOQ 20 Sets · 26 Sets / TIR
3.00 × 6.00 m (18.0 m²) FR-G-W3000-L6000 302 kg · 4 Columns 55.000 TL MOQ 20 Sets · 26 Sets / TIR
3.00 × 7.00 m (21.0 m²) FR-G-W3000-L7000 341 kg · 4 Columns 60.000 TL MOQ 10 Sets · 26 Sets / TIR
3.00 × 9.00 m (27.0 m²) FR-G-W3000-L9000 426 kg · 6 Columns 75.000 TL MOQ 20 Sets · 18 Sets / TIR
3.00 × 12.00 m (36.0 m²) FR-G-W3000-L12000 533 kg · 6 Columns 95.000 TL MOQ 20 Sets · 18 Sets / TIR

3. Exclusive 10-Set MOQ Advantage on 3.00 × 7.00 m Galvanized Frames

Because 3.00 × 7.00 m Galvanized chassis coils remain in continuous roll-forming production at our Gebze plant, both FR-G-W3000-L7000 (60.000 TL) and Gable A-Roof GR-G-W3000-L7000 (85.000 TL, 392 kg) can be ordered starting from 10 sets, whereas all other 70 custom-length or painted frame models require 20 sets per single model. (110-Model Price List (PDF) · Frame Assembly & BOM Calculator).

4. Panel & Betopan Material Quantities by Dimension

Before finalizing between 2.4×6 m and 3×7 m, open our interactive 18-Size Sandwich Panel & 16 mm Betopan BOM Calculator to see exact wall panel counts and cement floor board sheets for each chassis. (Request a Quote · Dealership & Distributorship).

Reference Models & Open Factory Prices (EXW Gebze)

Series Code spec.dimensions spec.weight Unit Price (EXW / FCA Gebze) MOQ Rule
FR-G-W3000-L7000 3.00 × 7.00 m 341 kg 60.000 TL Min. 10 Sets (3×7 m Galvanized)
FR-G-W2400-L6000 2.40 × 6.00 m 279 kg 50.000 TL Min. 20 Sets (Per Model)
FR-G-W3000-L6000 3.00 × 6.00 m 302 kg 55.000 TL Min. 20 Sets (Per Model)
FR-G-W3000-L12000 3.00 × 12.00 m 533 kg 95.000 TL Min. 20 Sets (Per Model)
SC-K01 2.96 × 6.96 m (21 m²) 1932 kg 146.000 TL 1+ Unit Order Available
SC-MK01 2.40 × 5.96 m (14 m²) 1288 kg 142.000 TL 1+ Unit Order Available
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Frequently Asked Technical & Export Questions

How much does a standard 3×7 m galvanized container steel frame weigh and cost?

Our 3.00 × 7.00 m Galvanized Flat Roof frame kit (FR-G-W3000-L7000, 21 m², 4 columns) weighs 341 kg net steel and is priced at 60.000 TL EXW Gebze with a minimum order of 10 sets. The Gable A-Roof version (GR-G-W3000-L7000) weighs 392 kg at 85.000 TL.

Can I mix 10 sets of 2.4×6 m and 10 sets of 3×6 m to reach the 20-set MOQ?

No. Because roll-forming dies are calibrated per exact chassis geometry, only 3.00 × 7.00 m Galvanized frames have a 10-set MOQ; all other 70 frame models require a minimum of 20 sets of the exact same SKU.

How many 3×7 m or 2.4×6 m frame kits fit into one 13.60 m TIR truck?

A standard 13.60 m TIR trailer loads up to 26 complete flat-roof frame sets (or 22 gable A-roof sets) for lengths up to 7.00 m, and 18 flat-roof sets (16 gable sets) for 8.00 m to 12.00 m lengths.

At what length do container frames switch from 4 columns to 6 columns?

All 4.00 m, 5.00 m, 6.00 m, 7.00 m, and 8.00 m frames use 4 heavy-duty corner columns; 9.00 m, 10.00 m, 11.00 m, and 12.00 m frames include 2 additional intermediate structural columns (6 columns total).

Why are ready SC-K containers 2.96 × 6.96 m while frame kits are 3.00 × 7.00 m?

SC-K turnkey containers measure 2,960 × 6,960 mm external modular footprint for dual-unit flatbed placement, whereas FR/GR steel frame kits are true 3,000 × 7,000 mm modular grids optimized for zero-waste 1,000 mm sandwich panel installation.

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