Iron Bars
A thin metal barrier that connects to adjacent bars and solid blocks, similar to glass panes. Crafted from iron ingots.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedBeta 1.8
Item ID
Item IDiron_bars
Overview
Iron Bars is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Naturally generated. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Iron Bars. This item was added to the game in version Beta 1.8.
In this database, Iron Bars sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Iron Bars stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
Iron Bars×16Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 16 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Naturally generated
Notes
Generates in strongholds, woodland mansions and other structures. Blocks movement but is transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Bars in Minecraft?
Iron Bars is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, and each craft yields 16. It can also be obtained through Naturally generated.
What is Iron Bars used for?
A thin metal barrier that connects to adjacent bars and solid blocks, similar to glass panes. Crafted from iron ingots.
How many Iron Bars can you stack?
Iron Bars stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Iron Bars be enchanted?
No. Iron Bars cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Iron Bars added to Minecraft?
Iron Bars was added in version Beta 1.8 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.