Pixel art illustration of a granite block with a warm pinkish-brown speckled texture

Minecraft Java Item ID

Granite ID

Granite is a decorative Overworld stone block that commonly generates underground. Mine it for building projects or process it into polished granite for a cleaner finish.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:granite

Granite Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Granite

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

/give @p minecraft:granite 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 1 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:granite 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 1 1 1

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:granite 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 Granite

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 diorite and 1 nether quartz in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Granite.

More Ways to Get It

Granite is found naturally underground in the Overworld. Mine the block to collect it, then keep it as a building material or turn it into polished granite with a crafting grid or stonecutter.

Explore underground stone layers in the Overworld.
Mine Granite with a pickaxe and collect the block.
Use it directly in a build or convert it into Polished Granite.

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

What Can You Craft With Granite?

Granite is a crafting ingredient in 4 reviewed recipes:

Build With Granite

minecraft:granite 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.

Granite Command Examples

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

What Is Granite Used For?

Polished Granite

Process granite into a smoother decorative variant for walls, floors, and details.

Stonecutter

Use the stonecutter when you want to choose compatible stone variants efficiently.

Diorite

Pair contrasting underground stone blocks in mixed natural or structural builds.

Granite FAQ

What is the item ID for Granite?

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

What is the numerical ID for Granite?

Granite has the historical numerical ID 1 with data value 1, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:granite instead.

How do I give myself Granite in Minecraft?

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

How many Granite can stack in one slot?

Granite stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Granite?

Granite is crafted on a crafting table with 1 diorite and 1 nether quartz, which yields 1 Granite.

What can you craft with Granite?

Granite is used to craft Polished Granite, Granite Wall, Granite Stairs, Granite Slab.