Block of Iron is a solid block in Minecraft composed of nine iron ingots arranged in a 3×3 crafting grid. To craft a Block of Iron, place nine iron ingots in a square formation within the crafting interface. The resulting block has a metallic appearance and is often used for storage, decoration, and construction purposes.
Blocks of Iron are primarily used as a compact storage method for iron ingots. They can be mined with any pickaxe, dropping nine iron ingots when broken. In addition to storage, players incorporate Blocks of Iron into their builds for aesthetic reasons, showcasing wealth or creating industrial-themed structures.
Follow this comprehensive tutorial to create a solid block of iron for your various construction needs.
Open the Crafting Menu:
Begin by accessing your crafting table to reveal the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make a Block of Iron:
In the crafting menu, place 9 iron ingots in the 3×3 crafting grid. Arrange them in a specific pattern:
- Place 3 iron ingots in the first row.
- Place 3 iron ingots in the second row.
- Place 3 iron ingots in the third row. Ensure all boxes in the crafting grid are filled, forming the Minecraft crafting recipe for a block of iron.
Obtain Block of Iron:
Once arranged correctly, the block of iron will appear in the right-side box of the crafting table.
Move to Inventory:
Conclude the process by moving the crafted block of iron to your inventory.
Command for Block of Iron:
If you prefer using commands, employ the /give command based on your Minecraft edition:
- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13 and newer:
/give @p iron_block 1- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 to 1.12:
/give @p iron_block 1 0- For Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) and others:
/give @p iron_block 1 0Supported Platforms:
Blocks of iron are available across various Minecraft editions, ensuring compatibility for players on Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox, PS, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
