How to make a Stone Button in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, buttons are one of the many mechanisms that you can make. They can be used to open iron doors and activate redstone devices such as command blocks.

stone button

Let's explore how to make a stone button.

Supported Platforms

A stone button 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 (0.13.0)
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 (0.13.0)
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 a Stone Button in Creative Mode

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Redstone
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.20Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.20Redstone Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools
Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.20.0Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Redstone and Transportation
Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Redstone and Transportation
Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.20.0Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS31.26 - 1.76Redstone and Transportation
PS41.26 - 1.91Redstone and Transportation
PS41.14.0 - 1.20.0Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.20.0Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools
Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.20.0Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a stone button in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Tools
Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.17.30Items

Required Materials to make a Stone Button

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a stone button:

stone
1 Stone

How to craft a Stone Button in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Stone Button

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a stone button, place 1 stone in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a stone button, it is important that the stone is placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 stone in the first box and all other boxes should be empty. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a stone button.

Crafting recipe for stone button

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the stone button will appear in the box to the right.

stone button

3. Move the Stone Button to Inventory

Once you have crafted a stone button, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed stone button

Congratulations, you have made a stone button in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.8 - 1.12
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		   64 1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a stone button has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Stone Button
(minecraft:stone_button)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.18.32

Block States for Stone Button

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Stone Button are:

Block State Value Def Req
face wall Yes No
face floor No No
face ceiling No No
facing north Yes No
facing south No No
facing east No No
facing west No No
powered false Yes No
powered true No No

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Block State Value Def Req
button_pressed_bit false Yes No
button_pressed_bit true No No
facing_direction 0 Yes No
facing_direction 1 No No
facing_direction 2 No No
facing_direction 3 No No
facing_direction 4 No No
facing_direction 5 No No

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Stone Button are:

Block State Value Def Req
button_pressed_bit false Yes No
button_pressed_bit true No No
facing_direction 0 Yes No
facing_direction 1 No No
facing_direction 2 No No
facing_direction 3 No No
facing_direction 4 No No
facing_direction 5 No No

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Stone Button are:

Block State Value Def Req
button_pressed_bit false Yes No
button_pressed_bit true No No
facing_direction 0 Yes No
facing_direction 1 No No
facing_direction 2 No No
facing_direction 3 No No
facing_direction 4 No No
facing_direction 5 No No

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Stone Button are:

Block State Value Def Req
button_pressed_bit false Yes No
button_pressed_bit true No No
facing_direction 0 Yes No
facing_direction 1 No No
facing_direction 2 No No
facing_direction 3 No No
facing_direction 4 No No
facing_direction 5 No No

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Block State Value Def Req
button_pressed_bit false Yes No
button_pressed_bit true No No
facing_direction 0 Yes No
facing_direction 1 No No
facing_direction 2 No No
facing_direction 3 No No
facing_direction 4 No No
facing_direction 5 No No

Give Command for Stone Button

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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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 1

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

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 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 Stone Button is:

/give @p stone_button 1 0

Things to Do with Stone Buttons

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

open iron door
How to Open an Iron Door
indestructible house
How to make an Indestructible House
open and close dragon head
How to open and close a Dragon Head
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