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Minecraft Java Item ID

Hay Bale ID

Hay Block is a building block available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used for construction and decoration, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:hay_block with full survival availability.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:hay_block

Hay Bale Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID170

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

Give Command for Hay Bale

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

/give @p minecraft:hay_block 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 170 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:hay_block 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 170 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

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 Hay Bale

Crafting Recipe

Combine 9 wheats in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Hay Bale.

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

What Can You Craft With Hay Bale?

Hay Bale is a crafting ingredient in 2 reviewed recipes:

Build With Hay Bale

minecraft:hay_block is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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About Hay Bale in Minecraft

Hay Block is a building block available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used for construction and decoration, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:hay_block with full survival availability.

Hay Bale Command Examples

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

Hay Bale FAQ

What is the item ID for Hay Bale?

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

What is the numerical ID for Hay Bale?

Hay Bale has the historical numerical ID 170, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:hay_block instead.

How do I give myself Hay Bale in Minecraft?

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

How many Hay Bale can stack in one slot?

Hay Bale stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Hay Bale?

Hay Bale is crafted on a crafting table with 9 wheats, which yields 1 Hay Bale.

What can you craft with Hay Bale?

Hay Bale is used to craft Target, Wheat.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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