Furnace
A utility block used for smelting ores, cooking food, and converting raw materials using fuel.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDfurnace
Overview
Furnace is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Furnace. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Furnace sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Furnace stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Furnace 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
FurnaceCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Furnace is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Minecart with FurnaceHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Smelts items at a rate of one item per 10 seconds. Can be used to make Blast Furnace and Smoker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Furnace in Minecraft?
Furnace is crafted at a Crafting Table using Cobblestone.
What is Furnace used for?
Furnace is a crafting ingredient used to make Blast Furnace, Minecart with Furnace, and Smoker.
How many Furnace can you stack?
Furnace stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Furnace be enchanted?
No. Furnace cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Furnace added to Minecraft?
Furnace was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.