Pixel art illustration of a growing wheat crop with golden ears on green stalks
Minecraft Java Item ID

Wheat ID

Wheat is a crop item harvested from fully grown wheat crops, which are grown from seeds on farmland. It is a staple farming item used to craft bread, cake, and cookies, and to breed cows, sheep, goats, and mooshrooms.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:wheat

Wheat Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID296

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

Give Command for Wheat

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

/give @p minecraft:wheat 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 296 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:wheat 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 296 1 0
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 Wheat

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 hay bale in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 9 × Wheat.

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

What Can You Craft With Wheat?

Wheat is a crafting ingredient in 5 reviewed recipes:

About Wheat in Minecraft

Wheat is a crop item harvested from fully grown wheat crops, which are grown from seeds on farmland. It is a staple farming item used to craft bread, cake, and cookies, and to breed cows, sheep, goats, and mooshrooms.

Wheat Command Examples

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

Wheat FAQ

What is the item ID for Wheat?

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

What is the numerical ID for Wheat?

Wheat has the historical numerical ID 296, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:wheat instead.

How do I give myself Wheat in Minecraft?

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

How many Wheat can stack in one slot?

Wheat stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Wheat?

Wheat is crafted on a crafting table with 1 hay bale, which yields 9 Wheat.

What can you craft with Wheat?

Wheat is used to craft Packed Mud, Hay Bale, Bread, Cake, and 1 more recipe.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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