Original pixel art Chest icon
Minecraft Java Item ID

Chest ID

Chest is a storage block crafted from 8 planks. It provides 27 slots of inventory space and can be doubled by placing two chests side by side.

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

Chest Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID54

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

Give Command for Chest

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

/give @p minecraft:chest 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 54 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:chest 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 54 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:chest 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 Chest

Crafting Recipe

Cherry PlanksCherry PlanksCherry Planks
Cherry PlanksCherry Planks
Cherry PlanksCherry PlanksCherry Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Chest.

Bamboo PlanksBamboo PlanksBamboo Planks
Bamboo PlanksBamboo Planks
Bamboo PlanksBamboo PlanksBamboo Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Chest.

Mangrove PlanksMangrove PlanksMangrove Planks
Mangrove PlanksMangrove Planks
Mangrove PlanksMangrove PlanksMangrove Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Chest.

Chest has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Chest from eight planks at a Crafting Table. Chests provide basic storage and can be combined with hoppers, minecarts, or other systems for larger item-management builds.

  1. Collect eight planks of any suitable wood type.
  2. Craft the Chest at a Crafting Table with the center slot empty.
  3. Place it where you need storage, leaving space for the lid to open.

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

What Can You Craft With Chest?

Chest is a crafting ingredient in 13 reviewed recipes:

Chest Block Stats

Hardness2.5
Blast resistance2.5
Best toolAxe
Needs Silk TouchNo

Chest Command Examples

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

What Is Chest Used For?

Oak Planks

Oak planks are one common ingredient option for a chest.

Hopper

Move items into or out of storage automatically.

Ender Chest

Compare shared local storage with personal portable storage.

Chest FAQ

What is the item ID for Chest?

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

What is the numerical ID for Chest?

Chest has the historical numerical ID 54, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:chest instead.

How do I give myself Chest in Minecraft?

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

How many Chest can stack in one slot?

Chest stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Chest?

Chest is crafted on a crafting table with 8 cherry planks, which yields 1 Chest.

What can you craft with Chest?

Chest is used to craft Hopper, Trapped Chest, Minecart with Chest, Oak Boat with Chest, and 9 more recipes.

What is the hardness of Chest?

Chest has a hardness of 2.5 and a blast resistance of 2.5.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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