How to make Gravel in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, gravel 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.

gravel

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

Supported Platforms

Gravel is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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 Gravel in Creative Mode

How to get Gravel in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Block of Gravel

First, you need to find a block of gravel to dig up. You can find gravel anywhere, but we are going to look for gravel by digging into the side of a mountain.

This is what a block of gravel looks like:

gravel and shovel

2. Hold a Tool

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

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

3. Mine the Gravel

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

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

gravel dropped

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

4. Pick up the Gravel

Make sure you pick up the gravel before it disappears.

gravel gathered

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

gravel

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

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Gravel

Things to Make with Gravel

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