Pixel art illustration of a gray and brown gravel block
Minecraft Java Item ID

Gravel ID

Gravel is a gravity-affected block found underground and in riverbeds. It is the primary source of flint and can be used for path-making.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:gravel

Gravel Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID13

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

Give Command for Gravel

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

/give @p minecraft:gravel 1

Customize this command →

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 13 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:gravel 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 13 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:gravel 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 Gravel

Finding Gravel

  • Mine Gravel blocks with a Silk Touch tool.
  • Mine Gravel blocks.

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

What Can You Craft With Gravel?

Gravel is a crafting ingredient in 17 reviewed recipes:

Build With Gravel

minecraft:gravel 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.

Gravel Command Examples

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

Gravel FAQ

What is the item ID for Gravel?

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

What is the numerical ID for Gravel?

Gravel has the historical numerical ID 13, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:gravel instead.

How do I give myself Gravel in Minecraft?

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

What can you craft with Gravel?

Gravel is used to craft Coarse Dirt, White Concrete Powder, Orange Concrete Powder, Magenta Concrete Powder, and 13 more recipes.

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