Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 42 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:iron_block 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 42 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:iron_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.
Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.
Block of Iron Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:iron_block 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:iron_block 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:iron_block 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:iron_block
Block of Iron FAQ
What is the item ID for Block of Iron?
The item ID for Block of Iron is minecraft:iron_block. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Block of Iron?
Block of Iron has the historical numerical ID 42, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:iron_block instead.
How do I give myself Block of Iron in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:iron_block 1 to give the nearest player one Block of Iron. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How do you craft Block of Iron?
Block of Iron is crafted on a crafting table with 9 iron ingots, which yields 1 Block of Iron.
