Pixel art illustration of a short grass in chunky voxel game style

Minecraft Java Item ID

Short Grass ID

Short Grass is a natural block found in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It generates naturally in the world, can be harvested and placed for building or decoration, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:short_grass.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:short_grass

Short Grass Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)31

Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Short Grass

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

/give @p minecraft:short_grass 1

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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 31 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:short_grass 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 31 1 1

Numerical ID + data value

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 Short Grass

Finding Short Grass

Short Grass cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

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

Build With Short Grass

minecraft:short_grass 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.

About Short Grass in Minecraft

Short Grass Command Examples

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

Short Grass FAQ

What is the item ID for Short Grass?

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

What is the numerical ID for Short Grass?

Short Grass has the historical numerical ID 31 with data value 1, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:short_grass instead.

How do I give myself Short Grass in Minecraft?

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

How many Short Grass can stack in one slot?

Short Grass stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.