Netherrack
Block

Netherrack

Namespaced ID
minecraft:netherrack
Legacy numeric ID
87(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 Netherrack.

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

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Block properties

Hardness
0.4
Blast resistance
0.4
Material
mineable / pickaxe
Diggable
Yes
Transparent
No
Light emitted
0 / 15
Light filtered
15 / 15
Block state IDs
6028

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?
Wooden0.30s✓
Stone0.15s✓
Iron0.10s✓
Golden0.05s✓
Diamond0.08s✓
Netherite0.07s✓

Drops

Obtained from

Blocks that drop Netherrack when broken.

Smelts into

What Netherrack becomes when smelted.

Netherrack→Nether Brick
Furnace10s0.10 xp

Used to craft

2 items use Netherrack as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.

Across versions

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

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About Netherrack

Where do you get Netherrack in Minecraft?

Netherrack can be obtained by breaking Netherrack, Warped Nylium, and Crimson Nylium.

What is the Minecraft ID for Netherrack?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:netherrack, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:netherrack 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Netherrack used the numeric ID 87. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.

How do you mine Netherrack in Minecraft?

Netherrack has hardness 0.4 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 does Netherrack smelt into in Minecraft?

Netherrack smelts into Nether Brick. Use a Furnace and any fuel source.

What can you craft with Netherrack in Minecraft?

Netherrack is used as an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Netherite Upgrade, and Rib Armor Trim. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.