Calculate the exact materials needed for any Minecraft crafting recipe
Our Minecraft crafting calculator includes recipes for essential tools, weapons, building blocks, and materials. Select any item to see the exact resources you need to gather before heading to your crafting table.
| Category | Items Included | Common Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | Pickaxes, Axes, Shovels, Hoes | Wood, Stone, Iron, Diamond, Sticks |
| Weapons | Swords, Bows, Arrows, Crossbows | Wood, Stone, Iron, Diamond, String |
| Building Blocks | Chests, Furnaces, Doors, Fences | Planks, Cobblestone, Iron |
| Basic Materials | Sticks, Planks, Ingots | Logs, Ores, Coal |
Start by punching trees to collect wood logs. One log crafts into 4 planks, and 2 planks create 4 sticks. Always gather extra wood as it's the foundation for most early-game crafting.
Mine at Y-level 11-12 for optimal diamond and iron ore discovery. Bring multiple pickaxes and torches. Remember: you need an iron pickaxe to mine diamonds and gold.
Follow the natural progression: wooden tools → stone tools → iron tools → diamond tools. Each tier is significantly more durable and efficient than the previous.
When building large structures, calculate materials in bulk. Our calculator helps you determine exactly how many resources to gather before starting your project.
Your first day in Minecraft should prioritize these items in order:
Understanding conversion ratios helps optimize resource gathering:
For large projects like building a house or creating a full set of diamond tools and armor, use our calculator to determine total material needs. This prevents multiple mining trips and ensures you have everything before starting construction.
You want to build a basic starter base with essential items: 2 chests, 1 bed, 1 furnace, 2 doors, 16 torches, and a full set of stone tools (pickaxe, axe, shovel, sword).
With these materials gathered, you can craft everything needed for a functional starter base in one crafting session!