Block Of Raw Iron Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a block of raw iron with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a block of raw iron is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Storing your raw iron as a block is a great way to save space in your inventory. You can then easily craft the block back into raw iron later when you need it.
Let’s explore how to make a block of raw iron.
Where to find a Block of Raw Iron in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a block of raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.17 – 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  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.
Required Materials to make a Block of Raw Iron
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a block of raw iron:
9 Raw Iron
How to craft a Block of Raw Iron in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3×3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Block of Raw Iron
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make a block of raw iron, place 9 raw iron in the 3×3 crafting grid.
When making a block of raw iron, it is important that the raw iron are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 raw iron in the first row, 3 raw iron in the second row, and 3 raw iron in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a block of raw iron.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the block of raw iron will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Block of Raw Iron to Inventory
Once you have crafted a block of raw iron, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a block of raw iron in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a block of raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block of Raw Iron (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.17 – 1.19.4 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- 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 Block of Raw Iron
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Block of Raw Iron is:
/give @p raw_iron_block 1
Other Raw Blocks
You can make other raw blocks in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Block of Raw Copper
How to make a Block of Raw Gold