Pixel art illustration of a smooth light gray-blue clay block
Minecraft Java Item ID

Clay ID

Clay is a block found underwater in rivers and lakes. Breaking it yields clay balls, which can be smelted into bricks or crafted into terracotta.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:clay

Clay Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID82

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

Give Command for Clay

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

/give @p minecraft:clay 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 82 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:clay 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 82 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:clay 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 Clay

Crafting Recipe

Clay BallClay Ball
Clay BallClay Ball

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Clay.

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

Build With Clay

minecraft:clay is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Clay Command Examples

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

Clay FAQ

What is the item ID for Clay?

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

What is the numerical ID for Clay?

Clay has the historical numerical ID 82, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:clay instead.

How do I give myself Clay in Minecraft?

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

How do you craft Clay?

Clay is crafted on a crafting table with 4 clay balls, which yields 1 Clay.

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