Charcoal
A fuel item produced by smelting logs or wood. It functions identically to coal except it cannot be crafted into a block.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.2.0
Item ID
Item IDcharcoal
Overview
Charcoal is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through smelting. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Charcoal. It can double as furnace fuel, smelting about 8 items before being consumed. This item was added to the game in version 1.2.0.
In this database, Charcoal sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page.
How to Obtain
- Smelting
Fuel Value
Burns for 0.04 item(s) in a furnace (8 ticks)
Notes
Smelt any log or stripped log to obtain it. As fuel it smelts 8 items and can craft torches and campfires.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Charcoal in Minecraft?
Charcoal is obtained through smelting. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Charcoal used for?
A fuel item produced by smelting logs or wood. It functions identically to coal except it cannot be crafted into a block.
How many Charcoal can you stack?
Charcoal stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Charcoal be enchanted?
No. Charcoal cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
Can Charcoal be used as fuel?
Yes. Charcoal burns in a furnace for 1600 ticks, smelting about 8 items before it is used up.