Birch Log Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a birch log with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a birch log is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let’s explore how to add a birch log to your inventory.
Where to find a Birch Log in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a birch log in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.8 – 1.19.3 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 |  Â Natural Blocks |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get a Birch Log in Survival Mode
You can add a birch log to your inventory in Survival mode by chopping down a birch tree. So, let’s get started!
1. Find a Birch Tree
First, you need to find a birch tree in your Minecraft world. Birch trees are usually found in the Forest biome.
2. Hold an Axe
Although you can use your hand to chop down a birch tree, we prefer to use a tool such as an axe. These are the axes you can choose from.
How to make a Diamond Axe
How to make a Golden Axe
How to make a Iron Axe
How to make a Stone Axe
How to make a Wooden Axe
How to make a Netherite Axe
In this example, we are going to use a diamond axe because it is a faster tool to chop down a birch tree.
3. Chop the Tree Trunk
The game control to chop down the tree trunk depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the birch tree.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the birch tree.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the birch tree.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the birch tree.
You will need to continue to chop until a small birch log finally appears.
4. Pick up the Birch Log
Make sure you pick up the birch log before it disappears.
Once you pick up the birch log, it will appear in your hotbar.
A birch log is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a birch log has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Log (minecraft: |
17 | 2 | 64 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Birch Log (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft IDÂ is the Internal number for the item.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Birch Log
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.3, the /give command for Birch Log is:
/give @p birch_log 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Birch Log is:
/give @p log 1 2
Things to Make with a Birch Log
You can use a birch log to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Smoker
How to make Charcoal
 How to make Birch Planks
How to make Birch Wood
How to make a Campfire
How to make a Soul Campfire
Other Logs
There are other types of logs in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Oak Log
How to make a Spruce Log
How to make a Jungle Log
How to make an Acacia Log
How to make a Dark Oak Log
How to make a Mangrove Log
How to make a Crimson Stem
How to make a Warped Stem