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How to make Dirt in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, dirt 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.

dirt

Let's explore how to add dirt to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Dirt 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 Dirt in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find dirt 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 dirt 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 dirt 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 dirt 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 dirt 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 dirt 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 dirt 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 Dirt in Survival Mode

You can add dirt to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of dirt to dig up. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Dirt

First, you need to find a block of dirt. It is okay if the dirt has grass growing on the top.

dirt and shovel

2. Hold a Shovel

You can dig up dirt with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool such as a shovel:

How to make a Netherite Shovel

How to make a Diamond Shovel

How to make a Golden Shovel

How to make an Iron Shovel

How to make a Stone Shovel

How to make a Wooden Shovel

In this example, we are going to use a diamond shovel to dig up the dirt because it has higher durability than the other shovels.

3. Dig up the Dirt

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

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of dirt.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of dirt.
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 dirt.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of dirt.

dirt dropped

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

4. Pick up the Dirt

Make sure you pick up the dirt before it disappears.

dirt gathered

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

dirt

Dirt is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, dirt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt (minecraft:dirt)	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.

Block States for Dirt

PE
Xbox
PS
Nintendo
Win10

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Dirt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dirt_type	normal	Yes	Yes	["dirt_type"="normal"]	Item is dirt

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Dirt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dirt_type	normal	Yes	Yes	["dirt_type"="normal"]	Item is dirt

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Dirt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dirt_type	normal	Yes	Yes	["dirt_type"="normal"]	Item is dirt

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Dirt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dirt_type	normal	Yes	Yes	["dirt_type"="normal"]	Item is dirt

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Dirt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dirt_type	normal	Yes	Yes	["dirt_type"="normal"]	Item is dirt

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Dirt

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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 1

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

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 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 Dirt is:

/give @p dirt 1 0

Things to Make with Dirt

You can use dirt to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Coarse Dirt

Things to Do with Dirt

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

Build a Flying Machine using an Observer

Other Types of Dirt

There are other types of dirt in Minecraft such as:

How to make Coarse Dirt

How to make Rooted Dirt

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