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Minecraft Red Sand item

Red Sand

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A gravity-affected sand block that falls and stacks to y=0, used for decoration and in redstone contraptions. Stackable to 64.

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About

Red Sand is a variant of regular sand with identical physics and behavior. It falls when unsupported and will suffocate mobs or players buried in it. Most uses are decorative, building desert terrain, or creating sand columns in redstone builds.

Spawn it with /give @p minecraft:red_sand 1 or by mining any red sand block with a shovel. It stacks to 64 per slot and has no special crafting recipes, obtain it by finding it in desert or badlands biomes, or generate it through commands on your server.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current is the Red Sand spawn info?
The Red Sand 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 Red Sand from?
The Red Sand is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Red Sand used for?
Red Sand is a variant of regular sand with identical physics and behavior. It falls when unsupported and will suffocate mobs or players buried in it. Most uses are decorative, building desert terrain, or creating sand columns in redstone builds.
What is the Red Sand?
A gravity-affected sand block that falls and stacks to y=0, used for decoration and in redstone contraptions. Stackable to 64.
Can I get the Red Sand without spawning it?
Yes. The Red Sand 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 items are related to the Red Sand?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Red Sand, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the item id of the Red Sand?
The item id of the Red Sand is minecraft:red_sand.
What is the legacy item id of the Red Sand?
The legacy item id of the Red Sand is minecraft:sand.
What is the give command of the Red Sand?
The give command of the Red Sand is /give @p minecraft:red_sand 1.
What is the stackable of the Red Sand?
The stackable of the Red Sand is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Red Sand?
The max stack size of the Red Sand is 64.
What is the material of the Red Sand?
The material of the Red Sand is Dirt.
What is the hardness of the Red Sand?
The hardness of the Red Sand is 0.5.
What is the diggable of the Red Sand?
The diggable of the Red Sand is Yes.

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