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Coarse Dirt in Minecraft

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To craft Coarse Dirt, combine 2 Dirt and 2 Gravel in a crafting table — it makes 4 at a time.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes (makes 4)
Best tool
Shovel
Blast resistance
0.5

How to craft Coarse Dirt

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 4 at once.

DirtGravel
GravelDirt

How to mine Coarse Dirt

The best tool for Coarse Dirt is the Shovel. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 0.5, it is very quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolShovel
Hardness0.5
Blast resistance0.5
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

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 Coarse Dirt in Minecraft?
Combine 2 Dirt and 2 Gravel in a crafting table, which gives you 4 Coarse Dirt.
What tool do you need to mine Coarse Dirt?
Use a Shovel.