MINECRAFT · ITEM
Sand
- Item
A common gravity-affected block that falls until it lands on a solid surface, useful for construction and redstone contraptions.
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About
Sand is a soft, diggable block found naturally in deserts, beaches, and riverbeds. It falls when unsupported, making it useful for creating sand columns, filling trenches, and building gravity-based redstone mechanisms.
Admins can spawn sand in bulk using the give command with a stack size up to 64. Sand respects gravity like gravel and concrete powder, so it won't float in mid-air unless placed on another block or supported by a piston.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which game is the Sand from?
- The Sand is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
- Can I get the Sand without spawning it?
- Yes. The 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 is the Sand used for?
- Sand is a soft, diggable block found naturally in deserts, beaches, and riverbeds. It falls when unsupported, making it useful for creating sand columns, filling trenches, and building gravity-based redstone mechanisms.
- When was the Sand data last updated?
- The 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.
- What items are related to the Sand?
- See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Sand, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
- What does the Sand do in Minecraft?
- A common gravity-affected block that falls until it lands on a solid surface, useful for construction and redstone contraptions.
- What is the item id of the Sand?
- The item id of the Sand is minecraft:sand.
- What is the numerical id of the Sand?
- The numerical id of the Sand is 12.
- What is the give command of the Sand?
- The give command of the Sand is /give @p minecraft:sand 1.
- What is the stackable of the Sand?
- The stackable of the Sand is Yes.
- What is the max stack size of the Sand?
- The max stack size of the Sand is 64.
- What is the material of the Sand?
- The material of the Sand is Dirt.
- What is the hardness of the Sand?
- The hardness of the Sand is 0.5.
- What is the diggable of the Sand?
- The diggable of the Sand is Yes.