3 Ways To Get Stone In Minecraft - WikiHow

Skip to ContentQuizzes

• PRO Courses Hot Guides Tech Help Pro Expert Videos About wikiHow Pro Upgrade
• QUIZZES All Quizzes Hot Love Quizzes Personality Quizzes Trivia Quizzes Taylor Swift Quizzes
• EDIT Edit this Article
• EXPLORE Tech Help ProAbout UsRandom ArticleQuizzes Request a New ArticleCommunity DashboardTrendingForums Arts and EntertainmentArtworkBooksMoviesComputers and ElectronicsComputersPhone SkillsTechnology HacksHealthMen's HealthMental HealthWomen's HealthRelationshipsDatingLoveRelationship Issues Hobbies and CraftsCraftsDrawingGamesEducation & CommunicationCommunication SkillsPersonal DevelopmentStudyingPersonal Care and StyleFashionHair CarePersonal Hygiene Quizzes Love Quizzes Personality Quizzes Fun Games ForumsArts and EntertainmentFinance and BusinessHome and Garden Relationship QuizzesCars & Other VehiclesFood and EntertainingPersonal Care and Style Sports and FitnessComputers and ElectronicsHealthPets and Animals TravelEducation & CommunicationHobbies and CraftsPhilosophy and Religion Work WorldFamily LifeHolidays and TraditionsRelationships Youth
• LOG IN

  Log in

  Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. Facebook Google wikiHow Account No account yet? Create an account
• RANDOM

• Home
• Random
• Browse Articles
• TrendingNew
• Quizzes & Games
• All QuizzesHot
• Love Quizzes
• Personality Quizzes
• Fun Games
• Dating Simulator
• Learn Something New
• Forums
• Courses
• Happiness Hub
• Explore More
• Support wikiHow
• About wikiHow

• Log in / Sign up

Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow

• Categories
• Hobbies and Crafts
• Games
• Video Games
• PC Games
• Online Games
• Minecraft
• Minecraft Mining

How to Get Stone in Minecraft Download Article Author Info

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

Download Article

• Smelting Cobblestone
|
• Using a Silk Touch Pickaxe
|
• Using Cheats
|
• Q&A
|
• Warnings

|Show more |Show less X

wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 124,546 times. Learn more...

In Minecraft, mining stone with any pickaxe (without silk touch) will drop cobblestone. Cobblestone is a versatile material and used in several crafting recipes, especially for tools to mine and fight mobs. However, you might not like the look of it or you may need to craft something else with stone, such as an armor stand or stone stairs for a build. There are multiple ways to get stone that are listed in this how-to article!

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Smelting Cobblestone

Download Article

1. 1 Gather cobblestone.
2. 2 Gather coal, too. Advertisement
3. 3 Create a furnace by filling every space in a crafting table with cobblestone, except the middle.
4. 4 Put your smelting source in the bottom space in your furnace and put cobblestone in the top.
5. 5 You now have stone!
Advertisement

Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Using a Silk Touch Pickaxe

Download Article

1. 1 Enchant your pickaxe with silk touch.
2. 2 Mine a block of stone with this pickaxe.
3. 3 Instead of cobblestone, you will get stone!
Advertisement

Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Using Cheats

Download Article

1. 1 Make sure cheats are enabled. If not, turn them on
2. 2 Open the chat. The standard button for this action is t.
3. 3 Type the following cheat: /give <player> minecraft:stone [amount]. Replace <player> with your username and [amount] with how many stone blocks you want.
Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search Add New Question

• Question How do you get smooth stone? StrangelyQuiet Top Answerer In order to get smooth stone, you will need to smelt a stone block in a furnace. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 34
• Question How do you get a smooth stone slab? Seasalt25 Top Answerer Smelt 3 stone blocks in a furnace to get smooth stone. Then, open a crafting table and place the smooth stone in a row. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 10

Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement

Tips

Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Name Please provide your name and last initial Submit Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

Warnings

• Whenever you break a block of stone without a silk touch pickaxe, it will come out as cobblestone. Therefore, use your stone wisely. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Advertisement

You Might Also Like

How to Make, Find, and Use Cracked Stone Bricks in Minecraft Get Smooth Sandstone in Minecraft: Furnace, Crafting, & More How toMake a Furnace in Minecraft 7 Simple Steps to Craft a Stonecutter in Minecraft How toGet Charcoal Instead of Coal in Minecraft How toMake a Pickaxe on Minecraft How to Create Bricks in Minecraft Minecraft Armor Stand Recipe: Step-By-Step Guide to Make Your Own How to Build Your Own Minecraft Cobblestone Generator How to Get the Silk Touch Enchantment Fast in Minecraft How toMake Stairs in Minecraft 3 Easy Steps to Craft Mossy Cobblestone Blocks in Minecraft Easy Ways to Find Diamonds in Minecraft How toMake Armor in Minecraft Advertisement

About This Article

wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 124,546 times. 56 votes - 53% Co-authors: 8 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 124,546 Categories: Minecraft Mining

• Print
• Send fan mail to authors

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 124,546 times.

Did this article help you?

Yes No Advertisement Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy.

About This Article

56 votes - 53% Click a star to vote Co-authors: 8 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 124,546

Quizzes & Games

Minecraft Trivia QuizTake QuizWhat Kind of Minecraft Player Am I QuizTake QuizWhat's My Minecraft Style QuizTake QuizWhat Crystal Do I Need QuizTake QuizMinecraft World Name GeneratorGenerate NamesHow to Choose Bed Sheets QuizTake Quiz

You Might Also Like

How to Make, Find, and Use Cracked Stone Bricks in MinecraftGet Smooth Sandstone in Minecraft: Furnace, Crafting, & MoreHow toMake a Furnace in Minecraft7 Simple Steps to Craft a Stonecutter in Minecraft

Featured Articles

250+ Messages to Reassure Your Partner (For Him & Her)What Is My Favorite Color Quiz215+ Funny & Creative Personalized Vanity Plate Ideas100+ Creative Ways to Say Good NightWhy Can't I Sleep Quiz150+ Love Paragraphs to Make Him Feel Special

Trending Articles

How toMake OutHow Rare Is My Birthday QuizRandom Fortune GeneratorIs Your Personality More 6 or 7?What Should My Name Really Be QuizIs a Guy You Don't Know Well Interested in You?

Featured Articles

What Does Your Tattoo Placement Mean? Spiritual & Aesthetic Meanings19 of the Rarest Wonders from around the WorldWhat Is the Fun Scale? The 3 Types of Fun & Their BenefitsWhat Is My Aesthetic QuizHow to Celebrate Xmas: Expert Advice on Enjoying the HolidaysHilarious Clean Jokes That’ll Make Adults & Kids Laugh

Featured Articles

Am I Ready For A Relationship QuizWhy Is He Ignoring Me? 12 Possible Reasons (Plus, What to Do)A Complete Style Guide for the Gamine Kibbe Body TypeHow to Tell if You’re in LoveWhich Chaotic Evil Villain Am I QuizWhat Does It Mean If Someone Tries to Kill You in Your Dream?

Watch Articles

How toWrap a Round GiftHow toSteam in an OvenHow to Make Plant-Based Meat: 4 Incredible RecipesHow toClean a Silver Necklace4 Easy Ways to Open a Can of SodaHow toPart Your Hair

Trending Articles

Which Classic Christmas Movie Character Am I?Can We Guess If You're a Cat or Dog Person?What Am I Craving Quiz30 of the Hardest Riddles on Earth: The Harvard Riddle & BeyondWhich of the Big Three Are Your Parents? (Percy Jackson)How to Perform Magic: 8 Tricks for Beginners

Quizzes & Games

The Potion Game: Brew The Perfect PotionPlayWhat Genshin Character Am I QuizTake QuizWhat Dirty Soda Am I QuizTake QuizDeserted Island SimulatorPlayCursed Text GeneratorGenerateWhat Pokémon Type Am I QuizTake Quiz

• Categories
• Hobbies and Crafts
• Games
• Video Games
• PC Games
• Online Games
• Minecraft
• Minecraft Mining

wikiHow Newsletter You're all set! Helpful how-tos delivered toyour inbox every week! Sign me up! By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy.

• Home
• About wikiHow
• Experts
• Jobs
• Contact Us
• Site Map
• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Do Not Sell or Share My Info
• Not Selling Info
• Contribute

Follow Us

×

Don’t miss out! Sign up for

wikiHow’s newsletter

Subscribe You're all set! X --410