Snow in Minecraft
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To craft Snow, combine 3 Snow Block in a crafting table — it makes 6 at a time. Mine it with at least a Wooden Shovel.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes (makes 6)
- Best tool
- Shovel
- Blast resistance
- 0.1
How to craft Snow
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 6 at once.
| Snow Block | Snow Block | Snow Block |
How to mine Snow
The best tool for Snow is the Shovel. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Shovel. With a hardness of 0.1, it is very quick to break.
When mined it drops Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball and Snowball instead of itself — use a Silk Touch tool to collect the block itself.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Shovel |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 0.1 |
| Blast resistance | 0.1 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
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 Snow in Minecraft?
Combine 3 Snow Block in a crafting table, which gives you 6 Snow.
What tool do you need to mine Snow?
Use a Shovel. You need at least a Wooden Shovel for it to drop.