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Minecraft Java Item ID

Oak Planks ID

Oak Planks are a versatile building material crafted from oak logs. They are used in crafting tables, chests, boats, and many other items.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:oak_planks

Oak Planks Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID5

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

Give Command for Oak Planks

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

/give @p minecraft:oak_planks 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

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 5 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:oak_planks 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 5 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:oak_planks 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 Oak Planks

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 oak log in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 4 × Oak Planks.

More Ways to Get It

Turn Oak Logs into Oak Planks in the inventory crafting grid or at a Crafting Table. Planks are an early-game foundation for tools, storage, workstations, doors, and building projects.

Break or collect Oak Logs.
Place logs in any crafting grid to convert them into planks.
Keep planks ready for a Crafting Table, sticks, chests, and other basic recipes.

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

What Can You Craft With Oak Planks?

Oak Planks is a crafting ingredient in 50 reviewed recipes:

Build With Oak Planks

minecraft:oak_planks 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.

Oak Planks Command Examples

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

What Is Oak Planks Used For?

Crafting Table

Four planks create the essential 3 by 3 crafting workstation.

Chest

Eight planks craft a basic storage chest.

Oak Door

Use planks to create doors for a base entrance.

Oak Boat

Craft an early-game water travel option from planks.

Oak Planks FAQ

What is the item ID for Oak Planks?

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

What is the numerical ID for Oak Planks?

Oak Planks has the historical numerical ID 5, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:oak_planks instead.

How do I give myself Oak Planks in Minecraft?

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

How many Oak Planks can stack in one slot?

Oak Planks stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Oak Planks?

Oak Planks is crafted on a crafting table with 1 oak log, which yields 4 Oak Planks.

What can you craft with Oak Planks?

Oak Planks is used to craft Oak Slab, Bookshelf, Chiseled Bookshelf, Chest, and 46 more recipes.