Pixel art illustration of a wooden barrel block with dark band hoops

Minecraft Java Item ID

Barrel ID

Barrel is a storage block crafted from planks and wood slabs. Unlike chests, it can be opened with a solid block above it and is used by fishermen villagers.

Partial data

Namespaced item ID minecraft:barrel

Barrel Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous

Maximum stackNot yet verified

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Barrel

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:barrel 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:barrel 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:barrel 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Barrel

Crafting Recipe

Cherry Planks	Cherry Slab	Cherry Planks
Cherry Planks		Cherry Planks
Cherry Planks	Cherry Slab	Cherry Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Barrel.

Bamboo Planks	Bamboo Slab	Bamboo Planks
Bamboo Planks		Bamboo Planks
Bamboo Planks	Bamboo Slab	Bamboo Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Barrel.

Mangrove Planks	Mangrove Slab	Mangrove Planks
Mangrove Planks		Mangrove Planks
Mangrove Planks	Mangrove Slab	Mangrove Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Barrel.

Barrel has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Barrel instantly.

Barrel in Minecraft: Compact Storage That Works Anywhere

Quick answer: Use minecraft:barrel in Java Edition commands. Craft a barrel from six planks and two wooden slabs; it stores 27 stacks like a chest but opens even with a solid block above it, and it turns villagers into fishermen.

Why barrels beat chests in tight builds

A barrel opens regardless of what sits on top, so storage walls can run flush under ceilings, floors, and stairs where a chest lid would be blocked. It also costs no iron and needs no double-block spacing, which makes early-game storage cheap.

Barrels do not combine into doubles the way chests do, and hoppers and comparators interact with them exactly like chests, so they drop into any storage system design without special handling.

Crafting: 6 planks + 2 wooden slabs of any wood.
27 slots, opens under solid blocks.
Comparator output works like a chest for sorting systems.

The fisherman connection

As a job site block, a barrel converts an unemployed villager into a fisherman, who buys string and fish and sells fishing rods, boats, and campfires. Early emerald income from string makes fishermen a common first trade hall member.

Because barrels are both storage and utility, villages generate them near fishing huts; breaking one unjobs its fisherman, so check before mining barrels in a village you care about.

Barrel Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:barrel 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:barrel 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:barrel 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:barrel

Barrel FAQ

What is the item ID for Barrel?

The item ID for Barrel is minecraft:barrel. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Barrel in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:barrel 1 to give the nearest player one Barrel. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How do you craft Barrel?

Barrel is crafted on a crafting table with 6 cherry planks and 2 cherry slabs, which yields 1 Barrel.

How do you craft a barrel in Minecraft?

Place six wooden planks in the left and right columns of the crafting grid with one wooden slab in the top and bottom middle slots. Any wood type or mix works, giving one barrel.

Can a barrel open with a block on top?

Yes. Unlike a chest, a barrel opens no matter what is above it, including solid blocks, which makes barrels the default choice for floor storage, storage walls, and compact builds.

Do barrels work with hoppers?

Yes. Hoppers push into and pull from barrels, and comparators read their fullness, exactly like chests. Barrels integrate into item sorters and auto-smelter arrays without any special casing.