Trapdoor
A horizontal hatch block that opens and closes by hand or with redstone power. Crafted from wooden planks.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDtrapdoor
Overview
Trapdoor is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Trapdoor. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Trapdoor sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Trapdoor stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
Trapdoor×2Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 2 items
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
One variant per wood type. Can be waterlogged and used as a climbable ladder substitute when placed beside a ladder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Trapdoor in Minecraft?
Trapdoor is crafted at a Crafting Table using Planks, and each craft yields 2.
What is Trapdoor used for?
A horizontal hatch block that opens and closes by hand or with redstone power. Crafted from wooden planks.
How many Trapdoor can you stack?
Trapdoor stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Trapdoor be enchanted?
No. Trapdoor cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Trapdoor added to Minecraft?
Trapdoor was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.