Coal
A common fuel and crafting item mined from coal ore. It is used to make torches and to power furnaces.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDcoal
Overview
Coal is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining, mob drop, and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Coal. It can double as furnace fuel, smelting about 8 items before being consumed. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Coal sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Coal is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 5 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Coal is a crafting ingredient for 5 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of Coal
Campfire
Fire Charge
Soul Torch
TorchHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Mob drop
- Chest loot
Fuel Value
Burns for 0.04 item(s) in a furnace (8 ticks)
Notes
Dropped by wither skeletons. As fuel it smelts 8 items; nine coal craft into a Block of Coal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Coal in Minecraft?
Coal is obtained through mining, mob drop, and chest loot. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Coal used for?
Coal is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Coal, Campfire, Fire Charge, Soul Torch, and Torch.
How many Coal can you stack?
Coal stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Coal be enchanted?
No. Coal cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
Can Coal be used as fuel?
Yes. Coal burns in a furnace for 1600 ticks, smelting about 8 items before it is used up.