Kelp
Kelp is a natural block: mine it (Any tool) and it drops itself. Its ID is minecraft:kelp and it stacks to 64. Below: what it is used for, its block stats and mining times from the Java 26.3 game files.
Kelp stats
Game data- Composter chance
- 30%
- Stack size
- 64
Where to find Kelp
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Kelp, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| kelp plant | Block drops | 100% | 1 |
| Wandering Trader | Villager trade | 3× Emerald | 1 |
Plan Kelp 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
Kelp as a block
CalculatedHardness 0, blast resistance 0. Mining times assume no enchantments or effects, standing on the ground.
- Hardness
- 0
- Blast resistance
- 0
- Tool
- Any tool
- Light level
- 0
- Burns
- No
- When mined
- Drops itself
| Mined with | Time | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | Instant | ✔ |
Kelp ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:kelp. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:kelpKelp in other languages
| English | Kelp |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Algue |
| European Spanish | Alga |
| German (Germany) | Seetang |
| Korean (South Korea) | 켈프 |
| Polish (Poland) | Wodorost |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Alga |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Su Yosunu |
| Chinese (China) | 海带 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Tảo bẹ |
| Japanese (Japan) | コンブ |
| Russian (Russia) | Ламинария |
| Thai (Thailand) | สาหร่ายทะเล |
| Italian (Italy) | Alga |
| Czech (Czechia) | Chaluha |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | عشب البحر |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 海帶 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Kelp |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Kelp is a Natural Blocks item. It's used in 3 other recipes. Placed as a block it has 0 hardness and 0 blast resistance. One villager trade also gives it.
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Kelp FAQ (Java 26.3)
What is Kelp used for in Minecraft?
Kelp is an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Dried Kelp.
What is the item ID of Kelp?
The ID is minecraft:kelp. Use /give @p minecraft:kelp to get one with cheats enabled.