Block of Copper
Block

Block of Copper

Namespaced ID
minecraft:copper_block
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 Block of Copper.

Shown above the item in the inventory.
Italic text shown below the item name. One line per row.
1 compatible with Block of Copper.

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Block properties

Hardness
3
Blast resistance
6
Material
incorrect for wooden tool
Diggable
Yes
Transparent
No
Light emitted
0 / 15
Light filtered
15 / 15
Block state IDs
23998

Mining time

Break time per pickaxe tier (no haste, on ground, full air). Tools that can't harvest the block take 5× longer and won't drop the item.

PickaxeBreak timeDrops?
Wooden7.50s✗
Stone1.13s✓
Iron0.75s✓
Golden1.25s✗
Diamond0.56s✓
Netherite0.50s✓

Drops

Obtained from

Blocks that drop Block of Copper when broken.

Crafting recipes

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Block of Copper
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Full crafting guide for Block of Copper → Step-by-step, ingredient sources, what Block of Copper crafts into.

Used to craft

6 items use Block of Copper as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.

Across versions

Legacy numeric ID
None recorded — use the namespaced ID minecraft:copper_block.
Modern ID (1.13+)
minecraft:copper_block (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
Editions
Java & Bedrock

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How to craft Block of Copper

How do you make Block of Copper in Minecraft?

To craft Block of Copper, place the ingredients in a crafting grid following the recipe pattern shown above. The crafting grid can be a player's 2×2 inventory crafting slots (for 2×2 recipes) or a 3×3 Crafting Table. If cheats are enabled, you can also spawn Block of Copper directly with: /give @p minecraft:copper_block.

Where do you get Block of Copper in Minecraft?

Block of Copper can be obtained by breaking Block of Copper. You can also craft it from the recipe shown above.

What is the Minecraft ID for Block of Copper?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:copper_block, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:copper_block 1. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening", so modern versions only use the namespaced ID.

How do you mine Block of Copper in Minecraft?

Block of Copper has hardness 3 and requires a specific pickaxe tier to drop. See the Mining time table above for exact break times per pickaxe (wood, stone, iron, golden, diamond, netherite). Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.

What can you craft with Block of Copper in Minecraft?

Block of Copper is used as an ingredient in 6 recipes, including Bolt Armor Trim, Copper Bulb, Copper Grate, and Copper Ingot. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.