Pixel art illustration of an empty light gray iron bucket
Minecraft Java Item ID

Bucket ID

Bucket is a tool that can hold water, lava, milk, fish, and powder snow. It is crafted from 3 iron ingots and is essential for fluid management.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:bucket

Bucket Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous
Maximum stack16
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID325

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Bucket

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

/give @p minecraft:bucket 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 325 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:bucket 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 325 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:bucket 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 Bucket

Crafting Recipe

Iron IngotIron Ingot
Iron Ingot

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Bucket.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Bucket from three iron ingots. Empty buckets can collect water and lava source blocks, and they are useful for farming, travel safety, and fluid handling.

  1. Collect three iron ingots.
  2. Craft the Bucket at a Crafting Table.
  3. Use it on a source block to collect a fluid, then use it again to place the fluid.

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

Bucket Command Examples

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

What Is Bucket Used For?

Iron Ingot

Three iron ingots form the bucket recipe.

Water

Carry water for farming, climbing, and safer movement.

Lava

Move lava carefully for fuel, obsidian creation, or controlled builds.

Obsidian

Use water and lava source blocks to create obsidian.

Bucket FAQ

What is the item ID for Bucket?

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

What is the numerical ID for Bucket?

Bucket has the historical numerical ID 325, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:bucket instead.

How do I give myself Bucket in Minecraft?

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

How many Bucket can stack in one slot?

Bucket stacks up to 16 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Bucket?

Bucket is crafted on a crafting table with 3 iron ingots, which yields 1 Bucket.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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