Iron Nugget
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:iron_nugget
- Legacy numeric ID
- 452(1.12.2 & 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 Iron Nugget.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Obtained by smelting
Items that smelt into Iron Nugget.
Crafting recipes
Full crafting guide for Iron Nugget → Step-by-step, ingredient sources, what Iron Nugget crafts into.
Used to craft
4 items use Iron Nugget as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 452 (pre-1.13, from 1.12.2)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:iron_nugget (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
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How to craft Iron Nugget
How do you make Iron Nugget in Minecraft?
To craft Iron Nugget, 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 Iron Nugget directly with: /give @p minecraft:iron_nugget.
Where do you get Iron Nugget in Minecraft?
Iron Nugget can be obtained by smelting Chainmail Boots, Chainmail Chestplate, Chainmail Helmet, Chainmail Leggings, Iron Axe, Iron Boots, Iron Chestplate, Iron Helmet, Iron Hoe, Iron Horse Armor, Iron Leggings, Iron Pickaxe, Iron Shovel, and Iron Sword. You can also craft it from the recipe shown above.
What is the Minecraft ID for Iron Nugget?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:iron_nugget, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:iron_nugget 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Iron Nugget used the numeric ID 452. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
What can you craft with Iron Nugget in Minecraft?
Iron Nugget is used as an ingredient in 4 recipes, including Chain, Iron Ingot, Lantern, and Soul Lantern. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.