Blue carpet is a thin decorative floor covering crafted from two blue wool blocks. It adds color to builds without raising the floor height, and can also be used to fuel furnaces or equip llamas.
Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 171 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:blue_carpet 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 171 1 11
Numerical ID + data value
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 Blue Carpet
Crafting Recipe
Blue Wool
Blue Wool
Crafting table recipe — makes 3 × Blue Carpet.
Combine 1 blue dye and 1 black carpet in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Blue Carpet.
Quick answer: Use minecraft:blue_carpet in modern Java commands. Craft it from 2 blue wool for 3 carpet pieces — a thin decorative floor covering that dampens no fall damage but hides light sources and finishes floors.
The cheapest way to recolor a floor
Two blue wool in a row make three blue carpet, and any of the 16 wool colors works the same way. Carpet sits on top of blocks as a thin layer, so you can recolor a floor without rebuilding it — handy in rented builds and villages you do not want to tear up.
Blue specifically pairs with lapis-and-water palettes: ocean monuments, bathrooms, ice-and-snow builds, and the classic wizard tower. Because carpet comes in 3-piece batches, one wool farm covers huge areas.
Recipe: 2 blue wool → 3 blue carpet.
All 16 dye colors exist as carpet.
Breaks instantly with no tool, drops itself.
The tricks builders use carpet for
Light hiding: torches and glowstone under carpet keep a room lit without visible lamps — the oldest builder trick in the book. Mob-proofing: mobs cannot spawn on carpet itself, so decorative floors stay safe.
Llamas can be equipped with carpet as decorative saddle blankets, each color giving a different pattern. And since carpet has no collision height, it works as a subtle visual edge for tables, paths, and pool borders.
Build With Blue Carpet
minecraft:blue_carpet is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.
Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.
Blue Carpet Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:blue_carpet 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:blue_carpet 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:blue_carpet 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:blue_carpet
Blue Carpet FAQ
What is the item ID for Blue Carpet?
The item ID for Blue Carpet is minecraft:blue_carpet. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Blue Carpet?
Blue Carpet has the historical numerical ID 171 with data value 11, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:blue_carpet instead.
How do I give myself Blue Carpet in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:blue_carpet 1 to give the nearest player one Blue Carpet. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Blue Carpet can stack in one slot?
Blue Carpet stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
How do you craft Blue Carpet?
Blue Carpet is crafted on a crafting table with 2 blue wools, which yields 3 Blue Carpet.
Can mobs spawn on carpet?
No. Mobs cannot spawn on carpet blocks, which makes carpeted floors a hidden mob-proofing layer for bases.
Does carpet reduce fall damage?
No. Carpet is cosmetic — it does not cushion falls. Use hay bales, slime blocks, water, or beds for that.
What is carpet used for on llamas?
Right-click a tamed llama with any carpet color to give it a decorative blanket — each color produces a different themed pattern.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
