Chest
A storage block that holds up to 27 stacks of items. Two chests placed side by side combine into a large chest with 54 slots.
Stack Size
64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDchest
Overview
Chest 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 Chest. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Chest sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Chest stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Chest is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
ChestCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Chest is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Chest Minecart
Hopper
Minecart with ChestHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Natural generation
Notes
A solid opaque block directly above a chest prevents it from opening. Generates filled with loot throughout the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Chest in Minecraft?
Chest is crafted at a Crafting Table using Planks. It can also be obtained through natural world generation.
What is Chest used for?
Chest is a crafting ingredient used to make Chest Minecart, Hopper, and Minecart with Chest.
How many Chest can you stack?
Chest stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Chest be enchanted?
No. Chest cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Chest added to Minecraft?
Chest was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.