Minecraft Java Item ID

Iron Ore ID

Iron Ore is one of the most important mineral blocks in Minecraft. Smelting it produces iron ingots, essential for tools, armor, rails, and many crafting recipes.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:iron_ore

Iron Ore Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID15

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

Give Command for Iron Ore

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

/give @p minecraft:iron_ore 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 15 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:iron_ore 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 15 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:iron_ore 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 Iron Ore

Finding Iron Ore

Mine Iron Ore blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

More Ways to Get It

Iron Ore generates in three batches: deep slate layers from Y=-64 to Y=72, a mid-range batch peaking at Y=16, and a mountain batch from Y=80 to Y=384 peaking around Y=232. It requires a stone pickaxe or better and drops 1 raw iron; Fortune I–III raises that to up to 4 raw iron, and Silk Touch drops the ore block for later smelting.

Dig underground around Y=16, or explore tall mountains where the high batch peaks near Y=232.
Mine the tan-speckled ore with a stone pickaxe or better—wooden pickaxes break it with no drop.
Smelt the raw iron drops in a furnace or blast furnace to get iron ingots.

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

Build With Iron Ore

minecraft:iron_ore 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.

Iron Ore Command Examples

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

What Is Iron Ore Used For?

Iron Ingot

Smelting raw iron or the ore block produces the most versatile crafting metal in the game.

Furnace

The basic smelting station that turns each raw iron or ore block into an ingot.

Blast Furnace

Smelts ores twice as fast as a regular furnace once your iron production scales up.

Iron Ore FAQ

What is the item ID for Iron Ore?

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

What is the numerical ID for Iron Ore?

Iron Ore has the historical numerical ID 15, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:iron_ore instead.

How do I give myself Iron Ore in Minecraft?

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

How many Iron Ore can stack in one slot?

Iron Ore stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.