Minecraft Building Block IDs

Building blocks are the core materials used to shape bases, paths, walls, and large-scale structures. This category helps you find the modern Java Edition IDs for common construction blocks without relying on old numerical formats.

About Minecraft Building Block IDs

439catalog entries
Javamodern namespaced IDs
1.13+current ID format

Use this page to search the 439 entries currently reviewed in the building blocks catalog. Each result opens a dedicated page with the copyable item ID and a ready-to-use /give command.

Common reasons to use these IDs

  • building houses and larger structures
  • copying block IDs into commands
  • planning palettes with stone, wood, glass, and decorative variants
What is the difference between building blocks and natural blocks?

Natural blocks generate in the world, like dirt, sand, and ores. Building blocks are the crafted or processed materials you build with, like planks, bricks, and glass. Many blocks fit both ideas in casual talk, so this catalog assigns each entry one primary category for browsing.

Do slabs, stairs, and walls have their own item IDs?

Yes. Each variant is a separate item with its own namespaced ID, such as minecraft:stone_stairs or minecraft:cobblestone_wall. When writing a /give or /setblock command, use the exact variant ID, not the base block.

Which building block IDs should I learn first?

minecraft:stone, minecraft:cobblestone, and minecraft:oak_planks cover most early builds and command practice. Add minecraft:glass and minecraft:bricks next, then explore the copper, tuff, and deepslate families for modern palettes.

How many building blocks are in this catalog?

This catalog currently lists 439 reviewed building blocks entries. It is an expanded core catalog of the most-searched entries, not a complete list of every one in the game.

What ID format do these entries use?

Every entry uses the modern Java Edition namespaced ID format, such as minecraft:stone, which has been the current ID format since version 1.13.

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Original pixel art Stone block icon
Stone
Item IDminecraft:stone
Historical numerical ID1
Pixel art illustration of a granite block with a warm pinkish-brown speckled texture
Granite
Item IDminecraft:granite
Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Pixel art illustration of a polished granite block with a smooth pinkish-brown checker pattern
Polished Granite
Item IDminecraft:polished_granite
Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Pixel art illustration of a diorite block with a light gray and white speckled texture
Diorite
Item IDminecraft:diorite
Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Pixel art illustration of a polished diorite block with a smooth light gray checker pattern
Polished Diorite
Item IDminecraft:polished_diorite
Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Pixel art illustration of an andesite block with a medium gray speckled texture
Andesite
Item IDminecraft:andesite
Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Pixel art illustration of a polished andesite block with a smooth medium gray checker pattern
Polished Andesite
Item IDminecraft:polished_andesite
Shared ID, data value 6 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1
Original pixel art Cobblestone block icon
Cobblestone
Item IDminecraft:cobblestone
Historical numerical ID4
Original pixel art Oak Planks block icon
Oak Planks
Item IDminecraft:oak_planks
Historical numerical ID5
Pixel art illustration of a spruce planks block with dark brown horizontal boards
Spruce Planks
Item IDminecraft:spruce_planks
Shared ID, data value 1 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5
Pixel art illustration of a birch planks block with pale cream horizontal boards
Birch Planks
Item IDminecraft:birch_planks
Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5
Pixel art illustration of a jungle planks block with reddish brown horizontal boards
Jungle Planks
Item IDminecraft:jungle_planks
Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5
Pixel art illustration of an acacia planks block with orange-toned horizontal boards
Acacia Planks
Item IDminecraft:acacia_planks
Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5
Pixel art illustration of a dark oak planks block with deep espresso horizontal boards
Dark Oak Planks
Item IDminecraft:dark_oak_planks
Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5
Pixel art illustration of a bright yellow sponge block with a porous hole texture
Sponge
Item IDminecraft:sponge
Historical numerical ID19
Original pixel art Glass block icon
Glass
Item IDminecraft:glass
Historical numerical ID20
Pixel art illustration of a pale sandy beige sandstone block with a horizontal band
Sandstone
Item IDminecraft:sandstone
Historical numerical ID24
Pixel art illustration of a plain white wool block with a soft woolly texture
White Wool
Item IDminecraft:white_wool
Historical numerical ID35
Pixel art illustration of a shiny bright gold block with a smooth metallic sheen
Block of Gold
Item IDminecraft:gold_block
Historical numerical ID41
Pixel art illustration of a light gray iron block with a smooth metallic sheen
Block of Iron
Item IDminecraft:iron_block
Historical numerical ID42
Original pixel art Bricks block icon
Bricks
Item IDminecraft:bricks
Historical numerical ID45
Pixel art illustration of a wooden bookshelf block filled with colorful books
Bookshelf
Item IDminecraft:bookshelf
Historical numerical ID47
Original pixel art Block of Diamond icon
Block of Diamond
Item IDminecraft:diamond_block
Historical numerical ID57
Pixel art illustration of a flat acacia wooden slab with visible wood grain
Acacia Slab
Item IDminecraft:acacia_slab
Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)126

How to Use Minecraft Building Block IDs

Use a namespaced ID such as minecraft:stone in /give, or use it with other block-related commands when the syntax for your version supports it.

  1. Search the category by name or the modern minecraft:... ID.
  2. Open the matching item page to check its current ID and any reviewed historical-ID note.
  3. Copy the item ID or customize its /give command for your player and quantity.

Notable Building Blocks in This Category

The most-searched entries here are the everyday palette: stone, cobblestone, oak planks, glass, and bricks. Every full block also has slab, stairs, and wall variants listed with their own IDs, which matters for commands because minecraft:stone_slab and minecraft:stone are different items.

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