Piston
A redstone-powered block that pushes blocks and entities in front of it when activated. Can push up to 12 blocks.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.7
Item ID
Item IDpiston
Overview
Piston is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Piston. This item was added to the game in version 1.7.
In this database, Piston sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Piston is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Piston additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Sticky Piston.
Crafting Recipe
PistonCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Piston is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Cannot push obsidian, bedrock, or most tile entities. Pushes up to 12 blocks in a line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Piston in Minecraft?
Piston is crafted at a Crafting Table using Oak Planks, Cobblestone, Iron Ingot, and Redstone Dust.
What is Piston used for?
Piston is a crafting ingredient used to make Sticky Piston.
How many Piston can you stack?
Piston stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Piston be enchanted?
No. Piston cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Piston added to Minecraft?
Piston was added in version 1.7 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.