Gravel
Block

Gravel

Namespaced ID
minecraft:gravel
Legacy numeric ID
13(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 Gravel.

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

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Block properties

Hardness
0.6
Blast resistance
0.6
Material
mineable / shovel
Diggable
Yes
Transparent
No
Light emitted
0 / 15
Light filtered
15 / 15
Block state IDs
124

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?
Wooden0.45s
Stone0.22s
Iron0.15s
Golden0.07s
Diamond0.11s
Netherite0.10s

Drops

Obtained from

Blocks that drop Gravel when broken.

Used to craft

Across versions

Legacy numeric ID
13 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
Modern ID (1.13+)
minecraft:gravel (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
Editions
Java & Bedrock

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About Gravel

Where do you get Gravel in Minecraft?

Gravel can be obtained by breaking Gravel.

What is the Minecraft ID for Gravel?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:gravel, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:gravel 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Gravel used the numeric ID 13. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.

How do you mine Gravel in Minecraft?

Gravel has hardness 0.6. Any tool works. Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.

What can you craft with Gravel in Minecraft?

Gravel is used as an ingredient in 17 recipes, including Black Concrete Powder, Blue Concrete Powder, Brown Concrete Powder, and Coarse Dirt. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.