Chest in Minecraft
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To craft Chest, combine 8 Any Planks in a crafting table.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Axe
- Blast resistance
- 2.5
How to craft Chest
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
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How to mine Chest
The best tool for Chest is the Axe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 2.5, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Axe |
| Hardness | 2.5 |
| Blast resistance | 2.5 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.
What is Chest used for?
Chest is an ingredient in 15 crafting recipes:
- Acacia Boat with Chest
- Bamboo Raft with Chest
- Birch Boat with Chest
- Cherry Boat with Chest
- Minecart with Chest
- Copper Chest
- Dark Oak Boat with Chest
- Hopper
- Jungle Boat with Chest
- Mangrove Boat with Chest
- Oak Boat with Chest
- Pale Oak Boat with Chest
- Shulker Box
- Spruce Boat with Chest
- Trapped Chest
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Chest in Minecraft?
Combine 8 Any Planks in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Chest?
Use a Axe.
What can you make with Chest?
Chest is used to craft Acacia Boat with Chest, Bamboo Raft with Chest, Birch Boat with Chest, Cherry Boat with Chest and Minecart with Chest and more.