How to make Copper Ingot in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft copper ingot with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, copper ingot is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. There is more than one way to craft copper ingot.

copper ingot

Let's explore how to add copper ingot to your inventory.

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Supported Platforms

A copper ingot is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.17.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.17.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Copper Ingot in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make Copper Ingot

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft copper ingot:

How to smelt Copper Ingot in Survival Mode

You can smelt copper ingot in Survival Mode using either a furnace or blast furnace.

How to craft Copper Ingot in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make Copper Ingot

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make copper ingot, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.

There are 2 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for copper ingot:

Pattern 1

In the first row, there should be 1 copper block in the first box.

Crafting recipe for copper ingot

Pattern 2

In the first row, there should be 1 waxed copper block in the first box.

Crafting recipe for copper ingot

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the copper ingot will appear in the box to the right.

copper ingot

3. Move the Copper Ingot to Inventory

Once you have crafted copper ingot, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed coal

Congratulations, you have made copper ingot using a crafting table in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Copper Ingot

Things to Make with Copper Ingot

You can use copper ingot to make armor, weapons, and tools in Minecraft such as: