Packed Ice
A solid ice block that does not melt near light sources and is more slippery than regular ice. It is used for fast item and boat transport.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.7
Item ID
Item IDpacked_ice
Overview
Packed Ice is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mining, and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Packed Ice. This item was added to the game in version 1.7.
In this database, Packed Ice sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Packed Ice stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Packed Ice additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Blue Ice.
Crafting Recipe
Packed IceCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Packed Ice is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Blue IceHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Only drops itself when mined with Silk Touch. Generates in ice spikes, frozen oceans and snowy slopes. Nine packed ice craft blue ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Packed Ice in Minecraft?
Packed Ice is crafted at a Crafting Table using Ice. It can also be obtained through mining and natural world generation.
What is Packed Ice used for?
Packed Ice is a crafting ingredient used to make Blue Ice.
How many Packed Ice can you stack?
Packed Ice stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Packed Ice be enchanted?
No. Packed Ice cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Packed Ice added to Minecraft?
Packed Ice was added in version 1.7 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.