Pixel art illustration of a matte black lump of charcoal

Minecraft Java Item ID

Charcoal ID

Charcoal is an alternative to coal, obtained by smelting logs. It has the same properties as coal and is useful when coal ore is scarce.

Partial data

Namespaced item ID minecraft:charcoal

Charcoal Item Facts

CategoryMaterials

Maximum stackNot yet verified

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)263

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Charcoal

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

/give @p minecraft:charcoal 1

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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 263 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:charcoal 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 263 1 1

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:charcoal 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 Charcoal

Finding Charcoal

Dropped when mining Campfire without Silk Touch.

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

What Can You Craft With Charcoal?

Charcoal is a crafting ingredient in 4 reviewed recipes:

Charcoal Command Examples

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

Charcoal FAQ

What is the item ID for Charcoal?

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

What is the numerical ID for Charcoal?

Charcoal has the historical numerical ID 263 with data value 1, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:charcoal instead.

How do I give myself Charcoal in Minecraft?

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

What can you craft with Charcoal?

Charcoal is used to craft Torch, Soul Torch, Copper Torch, Campfire.