Candle
A small light source that can be stacked up to four per block and lit or extinguished. Crafted from a honeycomb and a string.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDcandle
Overview
Candle is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Candle. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Candle sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Candle stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
CandleCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Up to four candles can occupy one block; each lit candle adds light, and they can be placed on a cake. Comes in 16 dyed variants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Candle in Minecraft?
Candle is crafted at a Crafting Table using Honeycomb and String.
What is Candle used for?
A small light source that can be stacked up to four per block and lit or extinguished. Crafted from a honeycomb and a string.
How many Candle can you stack?
Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Candle be enchanted?
No. Candle cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Candle added to Minecraft?
Candle was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.