Birch Slab
Birch Slab is a half-height block crafted from birch planks. Two slabs can be combined to form a full block, and they can be placed on the top or bottom of a block's space.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.3
Item ID
Item IDbirch_slab
Overview
Birch Slab is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Birch Slab. It can double as furnace fuel, smelting about 0.75 items before being consumed. This item was added to the game in version 1.3.
In this database, Birch Slab sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Birch Slab stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. It also works as furnace fuel, burning long enough to smelt about 0.75 items (150 ticks) when you have a surplus to spare.
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Fuel Value
Burns for 0.00375 item(s) in a furnace (0.75 ticks)
Notes
Crafts 6 slabs from 3 planks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Birch Slab in Minecraft?
Birch Slab is obtained through crafting it. A full step-by-step crafting recipe is available on the linked crafting guide.
What is Birch Slab used for?
Birch Slab is a half-height block crafted from birch planks. Two slabs can be combined to form a full block, and they can be placed on the top or bottom of a block's space.
How many Birch Slab can you stack?
Birch Slab stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Birch Slab be enchanted?
No. Birch Slab cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
Can Birch Slab be used as fuel?
Yes. Birch Slab burns in a furnace for 150 ticks, smelting about 0.75 items before it is used up.