Block of Iron
Block of Iron is crafted at a Crafting Table from 9× Iron Ingot. Its ID is minecraft:iron_block and it stacks to 64. Every recipe, use and drop chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.
- ID
- iron_block
- Made at
- Crafting Table9× Iron Ingot
- Found in
- Trial Chambers39.7%
- Stack size
- 64
- Best tool
- PickaxeStone or better
- Used in
- 2 recipes
How to make Block of Iron
Game dataThe recipe exactly as it appears in the game. Hover or tap an ingredient to see its name.
Where to find Block of Iron
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Block of Iron, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Chambers | Chest loot | 39.7% | 1–6 |
| Bastion Remnant | Chest loot | 33.7% | 2–20 |
| Bastion Remnant | Chest loot | 19% | 1–2 |
| Ominous Vault (rare reward) | Chest loot | 13.8% | 1 |
| Trial Chambers | Chest loot | 11% | 1 |
Plan Block of Iron 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 Block of Iron is used for
Block of Iron is an ingredient in 2 recipes.
Block of Iron as a block
CalculatedHardness 5, blast resistance 6. Mining times assume no enchantments or effects, standing on the ground.
- Hardness
- 5
- Blast resistance
- 6
- Tool
- Pickaxe · Stone or better
- Light level
- 0
- Burns
- No
- When mined
- Drops itself
| Mined with | Time | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | 25 s | ✘ |
 Wooden Pickaxe | 12.5 s | ✘ |
 Stone Pickaxe | 1.9 s | ✔ |
 Copper Pickaxe | 1.5 s | ✔ |
 Iron Pickaxe | 1.25 s | ✔ |
 Golden Pickaxe | 2.1 s | ✘ |
 Diamond Pickaxe | 0.95 s | ✔ |
 Netherite Pickaxe | 0.85 s | ✔ |
Block of Iron ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:iron_block. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:iron_blockBlock of Iron in other languages
| English | Block of Iron |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Bloc de fer |
| European Spanish | Bloque de hierro |
| German (Germany) | Eisenblock |
| Korean (South Korea) | 철 블록 |
| Polish (Poland) | Blok żelaza |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Bloco de Ferro |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Demir Bloğu |
| Chinese (China) | 铁块 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Khối sắt |
| Japanese (Japan) | 鉄ブロック |
| Russian (Russia) | Железный блок |
| Thai (Thailand) | บล็อกเหล็ก |
| Italian (Italy) | Blocco di ferro |
| Czech (Czechia) | Blok železa |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | كتلة من الحديد |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 鐵方塊 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Balok Besi |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Block of Iron is crafted at a Crafting Table from 9× Iron Ingot. It's used in 2 other recipes. Placed as a block it has 5 hardness and 6 blast resistance.
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Block of Iron FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you make Block of Iron in Minecraft?
Put 9× Iron Ingot in a crafting table in the pattern shown above; it makes 1.
Where can you find Block of Iron in Minecraft?
Block of Iron is in the chests of: Trial Chambers, Bastion Remnant, Ominous Vault (rare reward).
What is Block of Iron used for in Minecraft?
Block of Iron is an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Anvil, Iron Ingot.
What is the item ID of Block of Iron?
The ID is minecraft:iron_block. Use /give @p minecraft:iron_block to get one with cheats enabled.
What's the fastest way to mine Block of Iron?
With a Netherite Pickaxe it takes 0.85 seconds (hardness 5), without Efficiency or Haste.