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Minecraft Java Item ID

Block of Diamond ID

Block of Diamond is crafted from 9 diamonds. It is used for beacons and as the ultimate prestige decorative block.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:diamond_block

Block of Diamond Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID57

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

Give Command for Block of Diamond

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

/give @p minecraft:diamond_block 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 57 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:diamond_block 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 57 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:diamond_block 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 Block of Diamond

Crafting Recipe

Diamond	Diamond	Diamond
Diamond	Diamond	Diamond
Diamond	Diamond	Diamond

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Block of Diamond.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Diamond Block by combining nine diamonds. Break it back into diamonds when you need the material again, or use it for a Beacon pyramid or decorative build.

Collect nine diamonds.
Use a Crafting Table or inventory crafting grid to combine them.
Place it for storage, decoration, or a Beacon base.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Block of Diamond instantly.

What Can You Craft With Block of Diamond?

Block of Diamond is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Diamond

Build With Block of Diamond

minecraft:diamond_block 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.

Block of Diamond Command Examples

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

What Is Block of Diamond Used For?

Diamond

Store nine diamonds in one block and convert it back when needed.

Beacon

Diamond blocks are valid materials for a Beacon pyramid.

Diamond Pickaxe

A suitable tool for mining placed diamond blocks.

Block of Diamond FAQ

What is the item ID for Block of Diamond?

The item ID for Block of Diamond is minecraft:diamond_block. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Block of Diamond?

Block of Diamond has the historical numerical ID 57, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:diamond_block instead.

How do I give myself Block of Diamond in Minecraft?

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

How many Block of Diamond can stack in one slot?

Block of Diamond stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Block of Diamond?

Block of Diamond is crafted on a crafting table with 9 diamonds, which yields 1 Block of Diamond.

What can you craft with Block of Diamond?

Block of Diamond is used to craft Diamond.