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Minecraft Coal item

Coal

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A basic fuel source and crafting ingredient in Minecraft, stackable to 64 and obtainable from coal ore or loot.

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About

Coal is one of Minecraft's primary fuels. It burns in furnaces, blast furnaces, and smokers for 80 seconds per piece, making it efficient for smelting and cooking on established servers. It also combines with wood planks to craft torches, a critical early-game resource.

Admins use the give command to hand out coal for fuel-intensive projects or to stock player shops. Coal drops naturally from coal ore with any pickaxe and appears in various loot chests across the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Coal without spawning it?
Yes. The 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.
How current is the Coal spawn info?
The 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.
Which game is the Coal from?
The Coal is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Coal used for?
Coal is one of Minecraft's primary fuels. It burns in furnaces, blast furnaces, and smokers for 80 seconds per piece, making it efficient for smelting and cooking on established servers. It also combines with wood planks to craft torches, a critical early-game resource.
What is the Coal?
A basic fuel source and crafting ingredient in Minecraft, stackable to 64 and obtainable from coal ore or loot.
What items are related to the Coal?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Coal, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the item id of the Coal?
The item id of the Coal is minecraft:coal.
What is the numerical id of the Coal?
The numerical id of the Coal is 263.
What is the give command of the Coal?
The give command of the Coal is /give @p minecraft:coal 1.
What is the stackable of the Coal?
The stackable of the Coal is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Coal?
The max stack size of the Coal is 64.

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