Birch Log
Birch Log is a natural block: mine it (Axe) and it drops itself. Its ID is minecraft:birch_log and it stacks to 64. Below: what it is used for, its block stats and mining times from the Java 26.3 game files.
- ID
- birch_log
- Found in
- Bonus chest26.2%
- Stack size
- 64
- Best tool
- Axe
- Used in
- 6 recipes
Birch Log stats
Game data- As furnace fuel
- smelts 1.5 items (15 s)
- Stack size
- 64
Where to find Birch Log
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Birch Log, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus chest | Chest loot | 26.2% | 1–12 |
| Wandering Trader | Villager trade | 1× Emerald | 8 |
Plan Birch Log in the Crafting Planner
Every item, block and recipe from the game files in one window beside the game. Add what you want to craft and the Crafting Planner adds up every raw material you need, saved as a shopping list.
- Every recipe and drop source
- Raw materials added up for you
- Saved shopping lists
What Birch Log is used for
Birch Log is an ingredient in 6 recipes.
Birch Log as a block
CalculatedHardness 2, blast resistance 2. Mining times assume no enchantments or effects, standing on the ground.
- Hardness
- 2
- Blast resistance
- 2
- Tool
- Axe
- Light level
- 0
- Burns
- Yes
- When mined
- Drops itself
| Mined with | Time | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | 3 s | ✔ |
 Wooden Axe | 1.5 s | ✔ |
 Stone Axe | 0.75 s | ✔ |
 Copper Axe | 0.6 s | ✔ |
 Iron Axe | 0.5 s | ✔ |
 Golden Axe | 0.25 s | ✔ |
 Diamond Axe | 0.4 s | ✔ |
 Netherite Axe | 0.35 s | ✔ |
Birch Log ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:birch_log. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:birch_logBirch Log in other languages
| English | Birch Log |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Bûche de bouleau |
| European Spanish | Tronco de abedul |
| German (Germany) | Birkenstamm |
| Korean (South Korea) | 자작나무 원목 |
| Polish (Poland) | Brzozowy pień |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Tronco de Bétula |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Huş Kütüğü |
| Chinese (China) | 白桦原木 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Thân cây bạch dương |
| Japanese (Japan) | シラカバの原木 |
| Russian (Russia) | Берёзовое бревно |
| Thai (Thailand) | ท่อนไม้เบิร์ช |
| Italian (Italy) | Tronco di betulla |
| Czech (Czechia) | Březový kmen |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | جذع البتولا |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 樺木原木 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Gelondong Betula |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Birch Log can't be crafted and turns up in Bonus chest chests. It's used in 6 other recipes. Placed as a block it has 2 hardness and 2 blast resistance. One villager trade also gives it.
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Birch Log FAQ (Java 26.3)
Where can you find Birch Log in Minecraft?
Birch Log is in the chests of: Bonus chest.
What is Birch Log used for in Minecraft?
Birch Log is an ingredient in 6 recipes, including Birch Planks, Birch Wood, Campfire, Charcoal, Smoker.
What is the item ID of Birch Log?
The ID is minecraft:birch_log. Use /give @p minecraft:birch_log to get one with cheats enabled.
What's the fastest way to mine Birch Log?
With a Golden Axe it takes 0.25 seconds (hardness 2), without Efficiency or Haste.