Sandstone in Minecraft
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To craft Sandstone, combine 4 Sand 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
- 0.8
How to craft Sandstone
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Sand | Sand | |
| Sand | Sand | |
How to mine Sandstone
The best tool for Sandstone is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 0.8, it is very quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 0.8 |
| Blast resistance | 0.8 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.
What is Sandstone used for?
Sandstone is an ingredient in 5 crafting recipes:
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 Sandstone in Minecraft?
Combine 4 Sand in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Sandstone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Sandstone?
Sandstone is used to craft Cut Sandstone, Dune Armor Trim, Sandstone Slab, Sandstone Stairs and Sandstone Wall.