Pixel art illustration of a copper ore, warm orange-brown metal

Minecraft Java Item ID

Copper Ore ID

Copper Ore is a natural block found in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It generates naturally in the world, can be harvested and placed for building or decoration, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:copper_ore.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:copper_ore

Copper Ore Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Copper Ore

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

/give @p minecraft:copper_ore 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:copper_ore 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

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 Copper Ore

Finding Copper Ore

Mine Copper Ore blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

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

Build With Copper Ore

minecraft:copper_ore 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 →

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About Copper Ore in Minecraft

Copper Ore Command Examples

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

Copper Ore FAQ

What is the item ID for Copper Ore?

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

How do I give myself Copper Ore in Minecraft?

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

How many Copper Ore can stack in one slot?

Copper Ore stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.