Barrel
A storage block that holds 27 stacks of items and can be opened even with a solid block directly above it. It is the job site block for fisherman villagers.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.14
Item ID
Item IDbarrel
Overview
Barrel is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Barrel. This item was added to the game in version 1.14.
In this database, Barrel sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Barrel stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
BarrelCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Natural generation
Notes
Made from any wood planks and any wood slabs. Generates in fisher cottages in villages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Barrel in Minecraft?
Barrel is crafted at a Crafting Table using Planks and Slab. It can also be obtained through natural world generation.
What is Barrel used for?
A storage block that holds 27 stacks of items and can be opened even with a solid block directly above it. It is the job site block for fisherman villagers.
How many Barrel can you stack?
Barrel stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Barrel be enchanted?
No. Barrel cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Barrel added to Minecraft?
Barrel was added in version 1.14 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.