Pixel art illustration of a pale sandy beige sandstone block with a horizontal band

Minecraft Java Item ID

Sandstone ID

Sandstone is a building block crafted from sand. It comes in several variants and is commonly used for desert-themed builds.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:sandstone

Sandstone Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID24

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

Give Command for Sandstone

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

/give @p minecraft:sandstone 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 24 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:sandstone 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 24 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:sandstone 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 Sandstone

Crafting Recipe

Sand	Sand
Sand	Sand

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Sandstone.

More Ways to Get It

Craft Sandstone from four sand blocks, or collect it from desert terrain and structures. It is a practical pale building block with several decorative variants.

Collect sand or locate sandstone in desert areas.
Craft four sand blocks into sandstone when needed.
Use sandstone directly or process it into a preferred building variant.

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

What Can You Craft With Sandstone?

Sandstone is a crafting ingredient in 5 reviewed recipes:

Build With Sandstone

minecraft:sandstone 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.

Sandstone Command Examples

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

What Is Sandstone Used For?

Sand

Four sand blocks can be combined into sandstone.

Stonecutter

Use a stonecutter to make selected stone-style variants efficiently.

Glass

Combine pale sandstone and glass in desert or modern build palettes.

Red Sand

Compare standard desert materials with red-sand biomes.

Sandstone FAQ

What is the item ID for Sandstone?

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

What is the numerical ID for Sandstone?

Sandstone has the historical numerical ID 24, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:sandstone instead.

How do I give myself Sandstone in Minecraft?

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

How many Sandstone can stack in one slot?

Sandstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Sandstone?

Sandstone is crafted on a crafting table with 4 sands, which yields 1 Sandstone.

What can you craft with Sandstone?

Sandstone is used to craft Cut Sandstone, Sandstone Slab, Sandstone Stairs, Sandstone Wall, and 1 more recipe.