Original pixel art Sand block icon
Minecraft Java Item ID

Sand ID

Sand is a gravity-affected block found in deserts and beaches. It is used for crafting glass, TNT, and sandstone.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:sand

Sand Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID12

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

Give Command for Sand

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

/give @p minecraft:sand 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 12 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:sand 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 12 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:sand 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 Sand

Finding Sand

  • Mine Sand blocks.

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

What Can You Craft With Sand?

Sand is a crafting ingredient in 18 reviewed recipes:

Build With Sand

minecraft:sand 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.

Sand Command Examples

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

Sand FAQ

What is the item ID for Sand?

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

What is the numerical ID for Sand?

Sand has the historical numerical ID 12, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:sand instead.

How do I give myself Sand in Minecraft?

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

What can you craft with Sand?

Sand is used to craft Sandstone, White Concrete Powder, Orange Concrete Powder, Magenta Concrete Powder, and 14 more recipes.

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