Minecart
A vehicle that travels on rails. Can carry one player or mob and moves automatically on powered rails.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryTransportation
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDminecart
Overview
Minecart is a transportation item in the Transportation category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Minecart occupies a full inventory slot on its own. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Minecart sits alongside 24 other Transportation entries, each with its own page. It is used to travel across the world. Minecart is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 5 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
MinecartCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Minecart is a crafting ingredient for 5 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Chest Minecart
Minecart with Chest
Minecart with Furnace
Minecart with Hopper
Minecart with TNTHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Can be combined with a chest, hopper, furnace, or TNT for specialized minecart variants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Minecart in Minecraft?
Minecart is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot.
What is Minecart used for?
Minecart is a crafting ingredient used to make Chest Minecart, Minecart with Chest, Minecart with Furnace, Minecart with Hopper, and Minecart with TNT.
How many Minecart can you stack?
Minecart does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for items of this type.
Can Minecart be enchanted?
No. Minecart cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Minecart added to Minecraft?
Minecart was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Transportation category in the current 1.21 release.