Dirt
One of the most common natural blocks, forming the layer beneath grass across most biomes. Grass, mycelium and fungus can spread onto it, and it can be tilled into farmland.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDdirt
Overview
Dirt is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Dirt. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Dirt sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Dirt stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Dirt additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Coarse Dirt.
Used to Craft
Dirt is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Coarse DirtHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Generates abundantly in the Overworld. Mined fastest with a shovel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Dirt in Minecraft?
Dirt is obtained through mining and natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Dirt used for?
Dirt is a crafting ingredient used to make Coarse Dirt.
How many Dirt can you stack?
Dirt stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Dirt be enchanted?
No. Dirt cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Dirt added to Minecraft?
Dirt was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.