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White Wool
Utility BlocksCraftable

White Wool

White Wool is the base wool block, obtained by shearing white sheep or crafted from four string. It can be dyed any of the 16 colors and is used in beds, banners and carpets.

Stack Size

64

Durability

N/A

Category

Utility Blocks

Version Added

1.0

Item ID

white_wool

Overview

White Wool is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through Shearing white sheep, crafting from string, and killing white sheep. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 White Wool. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.

In this database, White Wool sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of White Wool stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. White Wool is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.

Crafting Recipe

White WoolWhite WoolCrafting Table

Station: Crafting Table

Used to Craft

White Wool is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.

How to Obtain

  • Shearing white sheep
  • Crafting from string
  • Killing white sheep

Notes

The only wool color craftable from string. Dye it to produce any other color.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get White Wool in Minecraft?

White Wool is crafted at a Crafting Table using String. It can also be obtained through Shearing white sheep, crafting from string, and killing white sheep.

What is White Wool used for?

White Wool is a crafting ingredient used to make White Banner, White Bed, and White Carpet.

How many White Wool can you stack?

White Wool stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.

Can White Wool be enchanted?

No. White Wool cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.

When was White Wool added to Minecraft?

White Wool was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.

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