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

Customize this command →

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

About Charcoal in Minecraft

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.

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

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition on .

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