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.
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
Crafting
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 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.
When was Minecart added to Minecraft?
Minecart was added in the 1.0 full release.