Composter Wiki Guide

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a composter with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, the composter is another important item in your inventory. A composter is used to turn compostable items into bone meal.

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Let’s explore how to make a composter.

Where to find a Composter in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a composter in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14 – 1.15
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16 – 1.19
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19.3 – 1.19.4
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19.3 – 1.19.4
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) 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 Composter

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a composter:

Composter - Wiki Guide 10 7 Oak Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 11 7 Spruce Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 12 7 Birch Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 13 7 Jungle Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 14 7 Acacia Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 15 7 Dark Oak Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 16 7 Mangrove Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 17 7 Bamboo Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 18 7 Crimson Slabs
Composter - Wiki Guide 19 7 Warped Slab

TIP: You can use any type of wood! You don’t have to gather them all.

How to craft a Composter 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:

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2. Add Items to make a Composter

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make a composter, place the items in the 3×3 crafting grids like the examples below.

New Recipe

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Old Recipe

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Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the composter will appear in the result box.

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3. Move the Composter to Inventory

Once you have crafted a composter, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

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Congratulations, you have made a composter in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a composter has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Version
Composter
(minecraft:composter)
64 1.14 – 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) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Composter

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Composter are:

Block State Value Def Req
composter_fill_level 0 Yes No
composter_fill_level 1 No No
composter_fill_level 2 No No
composter_fill_level 3 No No
composter_fill_level 4 No No
composter_fill_level 5 No No
composter_fill_level 6 No No
composter_fill_level 7 No No
composter_fill_level 8 No No
  • Block State is the internal name for the block state.
  • Value is the value for the block state.
  • Def indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
  • Req indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
  • Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Composter

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Composter is:

/give @p composter 1

Things to Do with Composters

Here are some activities that you can do with composters in Minecraft:

Composter - Wiki Guide 27 How to Use a Composter

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