Pixel art illustration of a pile of dark gray gunpowder

Minecraft Java Item ID

Gunpowder ID

Gunpowder is dropped by creepers, ghasts, and witches. It crafts TNT, fire charges, and firework rockets, and brews splash potions.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:gunpowder

Gunpowder Item Facts

CategoryMaterials

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID289

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

Give Command for Gunpowder

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

/give @p minecraft:gunpowder 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 289 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:gunpowder 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 289 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:gunpowder 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 Gunpowder

Finding Gunpowder

Dropped when a Creeper is killed.
Dropped when a Ghast is killed.
Dropped when a Witch is killed.

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

What Can You Craft With Gunpowder?

Gunpowder is a crafting ingredient in 3 reviewed recipes:

Gunpowder Command Examples

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

Gunpowder FAQ

What is the item ID for Gunpowder?

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

What is the numerical ID for Gunpowder?

Gunpowder has the historical numerical ID 289, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:gunpowder instead.

How do I give myself Gunpowder in Minecraft?

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

How many Gunpowder can stack in one slot?

Gunpowder stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Gunpowder?

Gunpowder is used to craft TNT, Fire Charge, Firework Rocket.