Original pixel art Cobblestone block icon

Minecraft Java Item ID

Cobblestone ID

Cobblestone is a common block obtained by mining stone with a pickaxe. It is a primary crafting material for tools, furnaces, and construction.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:cobblestone

Cobblestone Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID4

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

Give Command for Cobblestone

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

/give @p minecraft:cobblestone 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 4 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:cobblestone 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 4 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:cobblestone 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 Cobblestone

Finding Cobblestone

Mine Cobblestone blocks.
Dropped when mining Infested Cobblestone.
Dropped when mining Stone without Silk Touch.

More Ways to Get It

Mine Stone with a normal pickaxe to obtain Cobblestone unless the tool has Silk Touch. Cobblestone is one of the first building and crafting materials collected in a new world.

Find stone near the surface or underground.
Mine it with a pickaxe.
Use Cobblestone for a Furnace, tools, building, or smelting into Stone.

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

What Can You Craft With Cobblestone?

Cobblestone is a crafting ingredient in 22 reviewed recipes:

Build With Cobblestone

minecraft:cobblestone 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.

Cobblestone Command Examples

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

What Is Cobblestone Used For?

Furnace

Eight cobblestone blocks craft a basic furnace.

Stone

Smelt cobblestone to make cleaner stone blocks.

Brewing Stand

Three cobblestone blocks are part of the brewing stand recipe.

Crafting Table

Use the crafting table for early cobblestone tools and blocks.

Cobblestone FAQ

What is the item ID for Cobblestone?

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

What is the numerical ID for Cobblestone?

Cobblestone has the historical numerical ID 4, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:cobblestone instead.

How do I give myself Cobblestone in Minecraft?

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

How many Cobblestone can stack in one slot?

Cobblestone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Cobblestone?

Cobblestone is used to craft Diorite, Andesite, Cobblestone Slab, Mossy Cobblestone, and 18 more recipes.