Iron Nugget
A small piece of iron. Nine nuggets combine into one iron ingot.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.11.1
Item ID
Item IDiron_nugget
Overview
Iron Nugget is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and smelting. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Iron Nugget. This item was added to the game in version 1.11.1.
In this database, Iron Nugget sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Iron Nugget is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 4 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
Iron Nugget×9Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 9 items
Used to Craft
Iron Nugget is a crafting ingredient for 4 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Bell
Chain
Lantern
Soul LanternHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Smelting
Notes
Obtained by smelting iron tools, weapons or chainmail armor. Used to craft Chains and Lanterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Nugget in Minecraft?
Iron Nugget is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, and each craft yields 9. It can also be obtained through smelting.
What is Iron Nugget used for?
Iron Nugget is a crafting ingredient used to make Bell, Chain, Lantern, and Soul Lantern.
How many Iron Nugget can you stack?
Iron Nugget stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Iron Nugget be enchanted?
No. Iron Nugget cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Iron Nugget added to Minecraft?
Iron Nugget was added in version 1.11.1 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.