How much can a dried kelp block smelt?

One dried kelp block burns for 200 seconds in a furnace and can smelt up to 20 items.

What version was dried kelp blocks added?

Dried kelp blocks were added in Minecraft 1.13 and work through 1.19.4.

Can I break a dried kelp block?

Yes, breaking one gives you back all 9 dried kelp pieces.

Is it better to use dried kelp or blocks for fuel?

Blocks are more compact for storage and transport, but single kelp and blocks burn the same amount of time per piece.

How to Craft Dried Kelp Blocks | Minecraft 1.13-1.19

What Are Dried Kelp Blocks?

Dried kelp blocks are solid blocks made from nine dried kelp. They’re useful for bulk storage and work great as furnace fuel. A single dried kelp block burns for 200 seconds and can smelt 20 items at once.

Finding Them in Creative Mode

If you’re in Creative Mode, you can find dried kelp blocks in the creative inventory. The location varies by version:

Versions 1.13 to 1.19: Look in the Building Blocks tab
Versions 1.19.3 to 1.19.4: Look in the Natural Blocks tab

How to Craft a Dried Kelp Block

What You’ll Need

You need 9 dried kelp to make one block.

The Recipe

Open your crafting table to get the 3×3 grid. Place your 9 dried kelp in all the spaces:

Row 1: 3 dried kelp
Row 2: 3 dried kelp
Row 3: 3 dried kelp

All 9 slots need to be filled. Once they are, the dried kelp block appears in the result slot on the right. Click it to add it to your inventory.

Technical Info

Here are the technical details for Java Edition:

Item ID: dried_kelp_block
Stack Size: up to 64
Versions: 1.13 through 1.19.4

Using the /Give Command

Want to spawn a dried kelp block directly? Use this command:

/give @p dried_kelp_block 1

What to Use Them For

The main use for dried kelp blocks is as furnace fuel. They burn fast and smelt a decent amount of items. You can also throw them in a composter if you need to get rid of them, or break them back down into 9 dried kelp for storage.