How to make Netherrack in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, netherrack 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.

netherrack

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

Supported Platforms

Netherrack 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 (0.6.0)
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 Netherrack in Creative Mode

How to get Netherrack in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Block of Netherrack

First, you need to find a block of netherrack. Netherrack is found in the Nether.

nether biome

TIP: If you are having trouble seeing in the Nether, try drinking a Potion of Night Vision.

This is what netherrack looks like:

netherrack and pickaxe

2. Hold a Pickaxe

You can only mine netherrack with a pickaxe. These are the pickaxes you can choose from:

In this example, we are going to mine the netherrack with a diamond pickaxe.

3. Mine the Netherrack

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

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

netherrack dropped

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

4. Pick up the Netherrack

Make sure you pick up the netherrack before it disappears.

netherrack gathered

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

netherrack

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

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Netherrack

Things to Make with Netherrack

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