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Minecraft Piston item

Piston

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A redstone-powered block that extends and retracts to push adjacent blocks, essential for automation and contraptions on any server.

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About

The Piston is a mechanical block that extends one block forward when powered by redstone, pushing most adjacent blocks out of the way. When unpowered, it retracts. Pistons are stackable (max 64 per slot) and have a hardness of 1.5, making them quick to break with any tool.

Admins use pistons to build automated farms, sorting systems, doors, and other redstone contraptions. Spawn one directly into inventory with /give @p minecraft:piston 1. Both sticky and regular pistons function the same way; the sticky variant retracts pulled blocks back when it retracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are related to the Piston?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Piston, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the Piston used for?
The Piston is a mechanical block that extends one block forward when powered by redstone, pushing most adjacent blocks out of the way. When unpowered, it retracts. Pistons are stackable (max 64 per slot) and have a hardness of 1.5, making them quick to break with any tool.
Which game is the Piston from?
The Piston is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Piston?
A redstone-powered block that extends and retracts to push adjacent blocks, essential for automation and contraptions on any server.
When was the Piston data last updated?
The Piston 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.
Can I get the Piston without spawning it?
Yes. The Piston 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 item id of the Piston?
The item id of the Piston is minecraft:piston.
What is the numerical id of the Piston?
The numerical id of the Piston is 33.
What is the give command of the Piston?
The give command of the Piston is /give @p minecraft:piston 1.
What is the stackable of the Piston?
The stackable of the Piston is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Piston?
The max stack size of the Piston is 64.
What is the hardness of the Piston?
The hardness of the Piston is 1.5.
What is the diggable of the Piston?
The diggable of the Piston is Yes.

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