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How to make a Water Bucket in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a water bucket with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bucket of water is one of the many basic items that you can make.

water bucket

Let's explore how to make a water bucket.

Supported Platforms

A water bucket is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.7.0)
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* 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 a Water Bucket in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Tools & Utilities

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Tools
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2.5	Equipment

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Miscellaneous
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Miscellaneous
Xbox One	1.2.5	Equipment
Xbox One	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Miscellaneous
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Miscellaneous
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Tools
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items
Windows 10 Edition	1.2.5	Equipment

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Tools
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Items
Education Edition	1.0.27	Equipment

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Water Bucket

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a water bucket:

How to get a Water Bucket in Survival Mode

You can add a water bucket to your inventory in Survival mode by filling a bucket with water. So let's get started!

1. Find Water

First, you need to find a source of water in your Minecraft world.

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2. Hold a Bucket

Next, select a bucket in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

3. Fill the Bucket with Water

While standing in front of the water, fill up the bucket with water. The game control to collect the water in the bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the water.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the water.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the water.
For Education Edition, right click on the water.

completed water bucket

You will see the message "Water Bucket" appear on the screen and your bucket will turn blue with water.

Congratulations, you have made a water bucket in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)		1	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	PE	1.0 - 1.14.0
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	PS4	1.14.0
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	Windows	1.0 - 1.14.0
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Water Bucket (minecraft:bucket)	8	1	Education	1.0 - 1.14.31
	Water Bucket (minecraft:water_bucket)	0	1	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Water Bucket

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 8

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