Coarse Dirt
A dirt variant that grass and mycelium cannot spread onto, so it never grows a grass layer. Using a hoe on it converts it back into regular dirt.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.7
Item ID
Item IDcoarse_dirt
Overview
Coarse Dirt is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mining, and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Coarse Dirt. This item was added to the game in version 1.7.
In this database, Coarse Dirt sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Coarse Dirt stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
Coarse Dirt×4Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 4 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Crafted in a 2x2 checkerboard of dirt and gravel. Generates naturally in savanna, badlands, taiga and windswept biomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Coarse Dirt in Minecraft?
Coarse Dirt is crafted at a Crafting Table using Dirt and Gravel, and each craft yields 4. It can also be obtained through mining and natural world generation.
What is Coarse Dirt used for?
A dirt variant that grass and mycelium cannot spread onto, so it never grows a grass layer. Using a hoe on it converts it back into regular dirt.
How many Coarse Dirt can you stack?
Coarse Dirt stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Coarse Dirt be enchanted?
No. Coarse Dirt cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Coarse Dirt added to Minecraft?
Coarse Dirt was added in version 1.7 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.