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Minecraft Block of Coal item

Block of Coal

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A stackable solid block of compressed coal used for fuel storage and decoration on Minecraft servers.

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The Block of Coal is a crafted storage block made from nine Coal items. It serves as an efficient way to store large quantities of coal in a compact footprint, each block equals nine coal items worth of fuel.

Admins use it to stock furnaces, smelters, and other fuel-consuming machines on servers, or to create decorative structures. The block has a hardness of 5.0 and mines quickly with a pickaxe. It can be placed and broken by players with appropriate permissions and stacks to 64 per inventory slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Block of Coal without spawning it?
Yes. The Block of Coal can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Block of Coal used for?
The Block of Coal is a crafted storage block made from nine Coal items. It serves as an efficient way to store large quantities of coal in a compact footprint, each block equals nine coal items worth of fuel.
What does the Block of Coal do in Minecraft?
A stackable solid block of compressed coal used for fuel storage and decoration on Minecraft servers.
What items are related to the Block of Coal?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Block of Coal, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Block of Coal from?
The Block of Coal is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
When was the Block of Coal data last updated?
The Block of Coal entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the item id of the Block of Coal?
The item id of the Block of Coal is minecraft:coal_block.
What is the numerical id of the Block of Coal?
The numerical id of the Block of Coal is 173.
What is the give command of the Block of Coal?
The give command of the Block of Coal is /give @p minecraft:coal_block 1.
What is the stackable of the Block of Coal?
The stackable of the Block of Coal is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Block of Coal?
The max stack size of the Block of Coal is 64.
What is the material of the Block of Coal?
The material of the Block of Coal is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Block of Coal?
The hardness of the Block of Coal is 5.0.
What is the diggable of the Block of Coal?
The diggable of the Block of Coal is Yes.

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