Pixel art illustration of a wooden shovel with a wooden stick handle
Minecraft Java Item ID

Wooden Shovel ID

The wooden shovel is a wooden-tier shovel. It is the weakest mining tier, usually replaced quickly.

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

Wooden Shovel Item Facts

CategoryTools
Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID269

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

Give Command for Wooden Shovel

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

/give @p minecraft:wooden_shovel 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → 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 269 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:wooden_shovel 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 269 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:wooden_shovel 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 Wooden Shovel

Crafting Recipe

Cherry Planks
Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Wooden Shovel.

Bamboo Planks
Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Wooden Shovel.

Mangrove Planks
Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Wooden Shovel.

Wooden Shovel has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

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

Wooden Shovel Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Wooden Shovel

Wooden Shovel can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

Wooden Shovel FAQ

What is the item ID for Wooden Shovel?

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

What is the numerical ID for Wooden Shovel?

Wooden Shovel has the historical numerical ID 269, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:wooden_shovel instead.

How do I give myself Wooden Shovel in Minecraft?

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

How many Wooden Shovel can stack in one slot?

Wooden Shovel stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Wooden Shovel?

Wooden Shovel is crafted on a crafting table with 1 cherry planks and 2 sticks, which yields 1 Wooden Shovel.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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