Birch Log
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:birch_log
- Legacy numeric ID
- 17:2(1.8 & earlier)
- Stack size
- 64
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Birch Log.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Block properties
- Hardness
- 2
- Blast resistance
- 2
- Material
- mineable / axe
- Diggable
- Yes
- Transparent
- No
- Light emitted
- 0 / 15
- Light filtered
- 15 / 15
- Block state IDs
- 142 – 144
Mining time
Wooden
Stone
Iron
Golden
Diamond
NetheriteDrops
Obtained from
Blocks that drop Birch Log when broken.
Smelts into
Used to craft
5 items use Birch Log as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 17:2 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:birch_log (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
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About Birch Log
Where do you get Birch Log in Minecraft?
Birch Log can be obtained by breaking Birch Log.
What is the Minecraft ID for Birch Log?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:birch_log, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:birch_log 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Birch Log used the numeric ID 17:2. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
How do you mine Birch Log in Minecraft?
Birch Log has hardness 2. Any tool works. Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.
What does Birch Log smelt into in Minecraft?
Birch Log smelts into Charcoal. Use a Furnace and any fuel source.
What can you craft with Birch Log in Minecraft?
Birch Log is used as an ingredient in 5 recipes, including Birch Planks, Birch Wood, Campfire, and Smoker. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.