Gold Nugget
A small piece of gold. Nine nuggets combine into one gold ingot.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDgold_nugget
Overview
Gold Nugget is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mob drop, and smelting. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Gold Nugget. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Gold Nugget sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Gold Nugget additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Glistering Melon Slice and Golden Carrot.
Crafting Recipe
Gold Nugget×9Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 9 items
Used to Craft
Gold Nugget is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Glistering Melon Slice
Golden CarrotHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mob drop
- Smelting
Notes
Dropped by zombified piglins and obtained by smelting golden tools or armor. Used to craft Golden Carrots, Glistering Melon Slices and Firework Stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Gold Nugget in Minecraft?
Gold Nugget is crafted at a Crafting Table using Gold Ingot, and each craft yields 9. It can also be obtained through mob drop and smelting.
What is Gold Nugget used for?
Gold Nugget is a crafting ingredient used to make Glistering Melon Slice and Golden Carrot.
How many Gold Nugget can you stack?
Gold Nugget stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Gold Nugget be enchanted?
No. Gold Nugget cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Gold Nugget added to Minecraft?
Gold Nugget was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.