Coal Ore in Minecraft
QUICK ANSWER
Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 3
How to mine Coal Ore
The best tool for Coal Ore is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 3, it is fairly tough.
When mined it drops Coal instead of itself — use a Silk Touch tool to collect the block itself.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Blast resistance | 3 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Average blast resistance.
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
What tool do you need to mine Coal Ore?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.