Pixel art illustration of a birch wooden sign board on a short post

Minecraft Java Item ID

Birch Sign ID

Birch signs are wooden sign blocks crafted from birch planks and a stick. They display custom text on posts or walls.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:birch_sign

Birch Sign Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack16

Available inSurvival and Creative

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 Birch Sign

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

/give @p minecraft:birch_sign 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:birch_sign 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:birch_sign 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 Birch Sign

Crafting Recipe

Birch Planks	Birch Planks	Birch Planks
Birch Planks	Birch Planks	Birch Planks
	Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 3 × Birch Sign.

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

Build With Birch Sign

minecraft:birch_sign is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Birch Sign Command Examples

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

Birch Sign FAQ

What is the item ID for Birch Sign?

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

How do I give myself Birch Sign in Minecraft?

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

How many Birch Sign can stack in one slot?

Birch Sign stacks up to 16 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Birch Sign?

Birch Sign is crafted on a crafting table with 6 birch planks and 1 stick, which yields 3 Birch Sign.