Cobblestone Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft cobblestone with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, cobblestone is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let’s explore how to add cobblestone to your inventory.
Where to find Cobblestone in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find cobblestone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.8 – 1.19.3 |  Building Blocks |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get Cobblestone in Survival Mode
You can add cobblestone to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of stone to dig up. So, let’s get started!
1. Find a Block of Stone
First, you need to find a block of stone to dig up. You can find stone everywhere.
2. Hold a Pickaxe
To mine for cobblestone, you need to dig up the block of stone with a pickaxe. Select one of these pickaxes in your hotbar:
How to make a Diamond Pickaxe
How to make a Golden Pickaxe
How to make a Iron Pickaxe
How to make a Stone Pickaxe
How to make a Wooden Pickaxe
How to make a Netherite Pickaxe
If you try to dig up the stone with your hand or other tool (that is not a pickaxe), the small block of cobblestone will not appear. And you will not be able to add the cobblestone to your inventory.
3. Mine the Block Stone
The game control to mine the stone depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of stone.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of stone.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of stone.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of stone.
You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of cobblestone finally appears. The block of cobblestone will float on the ground.
4. Pick up the Cobblestone
Make sure you pick up the cobblestone before it disappears.
Once you pick up the cobblestone, it will appear in your hotbar.
Cobblestone is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, cobblestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone (minecraft: |
4 | 0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Cobblestone (minecraft: |
4 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft IDÂ is the Internal number for the item.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Cobblestone
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.3, the /give command for Cobblestone is:
/give @p cobblestone 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Cobblestone is:
/give @p cobblestone 1 0
Things to Make with Cobblestone
You can use cobblestone to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Furnace
How to make a Dispenser
 How to make a Dropper
How to make an Observer
How to make Andesite
How to make Diorite
How to make Stone
How to make a Mossy Cobblestone
How to make a Cobblestone Wall
How to make Cobblestone Stairs
How to make a Cobblestone Slab
How to make a Stone Hoe
How to make a Stone Axe
How to make a Stone Shovel
How to make a Stone Sword
How to make a Piston
How to make a Lever
How to make a Brewing Stand
Things to Do with Cobblestone
Here are some activities that you can do with cobblestone in Minecraft:
How to Use a Stonecutter
How to make a Nether Reactor (PE)
How to build a Snowball Farm
How to build a Cactus Farm
