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Minecraft Iron Ore item

Iron Ore

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A common ore block that drops raw iron when mined with a stone pickaxe or better; essential for crafting iron tools and armor.

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About

Iron Ore is found underground throughout the Overworld and generates most frequently between Y-levels 0 and 72. It requires a stone pickaxe, iron pickaxe, diamond pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe to mine; anything weaker will destroy the block without dropping it.

When mined, Iron Ore drops a Raw Iron item, which must be smelted in a furnace or blast furnace to produce Iron Ingots. Admins typically use the give command to distribute ore directly to players for building projects or resource contests rather than mining it by hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iron Ore?
A common ore block that drops raw iron when mined with a stone pickaxe or better; essential for crafting iron tools and armor.
Can I get the Iron Ore without spawning it?
Yes. The Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore used for?
Iron Ore is found underground throughout the Overworld and generates most frequently between Y-levels 0 and 72. It requires a stone pickaxe, iron pickaxe, diamond pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe to mine; anything weaker will destroy the block without dropping it.
How current is the Iron Ore spawn info?
The Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore from?
The Iron Ore is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What items are related to the Iron Ore?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Iron Ore, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the item id of the Iron Ore?
The item id of the Iron Ore is minecraft:iron_ore.
What is the numerical id of the Iron Ore?
The numerical id of the Iron Ore is 15.
What is the give command of the Iron Ore?
The give command of the Iron Ore is /give @p minecraft:iron_ore 1.
What is the stackable of the Iron Ore?
The stackable of the Iron Ore is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Iron Ore?
The max stack size of the Iron Ore is 64.
What is the material of the Iron Ore?
The material of the Iron Ore is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Iron Ore?
The hardness of the Iron Ore is 3.0.
What is the diggable of the Iron Ore?
The diggable of the Iron Ore is Yes.

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