Block of Coal in Minecraft
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To craft Block of Coal, combine 9 Coal in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Block of Coal
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Coal | Coal | Coal |
| Coal | Coal | Coal |
| Coal | Coal | Coal |
How to mine Block of Coal
The best tool for Block of Coal is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 5 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Block of Coal used for?
Block of Coal is an ingredient in 1 crafting recipe:
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 Block of Coal in Minecraft?
Combine 9 Coal in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Block of Coal?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Block of Coal?
Block of Coal is used to craft Coal.