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How to make Coal Ore in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, coal ore is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

coal ore

Let's explore how to add coal ore to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Coal ore is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
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 Coal Ore in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Building Blocks
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Building Blocks
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Building Blocks
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Building Blocks
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

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

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find coal ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Building Blocks
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

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.

How to get Coal Ore in Survival Mode

You can add coal ore to your inventory in Survival mode by mining coal ore with a pickaxe that is enchanted with Silk Touch. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Coal Ore

First, let's explore where to find coal ore. In Minecraft, coal ore is easy to find and is found in large deposits. You can usually find coal ore between 4 and 15 blocks below the ground.

coal ore location

In this example, we are going to dig into a mountain to find coal ore.

This is what a block of coal ore looks like:

coal ore and pickaxe

2. Hold a Pickaxe with Silk Touch

To mine for coal ore, you need to dig up the coal ore with a pickaxe that has been enchanted with Silk Touch. These are the pickaxes you can choose from:

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make a Golden Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

How to make a Stone Pickaxe

How to make a Wooden Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the coal ore and let you add it to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe with Silk Touch to dig up the coal ore.

3. Mine the Coal Ore

The game control to mine the coal ore depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of coal ore.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of coal ore.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of coal ore.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of coal ore.

coal ore dropped

You will need to continue to mine until the block breaks and a smaller block of coal ore finally appears. The coal ore will float on the ground.

TIP: Normally when you mine coal ore, you get coal as the drop. However, when you mine the coal ore using a pickaxe enchanted with Silk Touch, you will get the coal ore itself as the drop.

4. Pick up the Coal Ore

Make sure you pick up the coal ore before it disappears.

coal ore gathered

Once you pick up the coal ore, it will appear in your hotbar.

coal ore

Coal ore is a very useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, coal ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Coal Ore (minecraft:coal_ore)	0	64	Education	1.0 - 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 Coal Ore

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 Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1

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

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Coal Ore is:

/give @p coal_ore 1 0

Things to Make with Coal Ore

You can use coal ore to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Coal

Things to Do with Coal Ore

Here are some activities that you can do with coal ore in Minecraft:

How to Use a Blast Furnace

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