This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft TNT with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, TNT is one of the many building blocks that you can make. There is more than one way to craft TNT.
Let's explore how to make TNT.
Supported Platforms
TNT is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find TNT in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Redstone |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 | Redstone Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.19.83 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find TNT in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) 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.
Required Materials to make TNT
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft TNT:
How to craft TNT in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make TNT
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make TNT, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.
There are 2 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for TNT:
Pattern 1
There should be 5 gunpowder and 4 sand.
Pattern 2
There should be 5 gunpowder and 4 red sand.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the TNT will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the TNT to Inventory
Once you have crafted TNT, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made TNT in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| TNT (minecraft: | 64 | Java | 1.13 - 1.20.2 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PE | 1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, TNT has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Education | 1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- 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) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Block States for TNT
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for TNT are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allow_ | false | Yes | No | ["allow_ | Item is not underwater |
| allow_ | true | No | No | ["allow_ | Item is underwater |
| explode_ | false | Yes | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will break and drop (not explode) |
| explode_ | true | No | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will ignite and explode |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for TNT are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allow_ | false | Yes | No | ["allow_ | Item is not underwater |
| allow_ | true | No | No | ["allow_ | Item is underwater |
| explode_ | false | Yes | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will break and drop (not explode) |
| explode_ | true | No | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will ignite and explode |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4, the block states for TNT are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allow_ | false | Yes | No | ["allow_ | Item is not underwater |
| allow_ | true | No | No | ["allow_ | Item is underwater |
| explode_ | false | Yes | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will break and drop (not explode) |
| explode_ | true | No | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will ignite and explode |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for TNT are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allow_ | false | Yes | No | ["allow_ | Item is not underwater |
| allow_ | true | No | No | ["allow_ | Item is underwater |
| explode_ | false | Yes | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will break and drop (not explode) |
| explode_ | true | No | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will ignite and explode |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for TNT are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| allow_ | false | Yes | No | ["allow_ | Item is not underwater |
| allow_ | true | No | No | ["allow_ | Item is underwater |
| explode_ | false | Yes | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will break and drop (not explode) |
| explode_ | true | No | No | ["explode_ | When hit, this item will ignite and explode |
Definitions
- Block State is the internal name for the block state.
- Value is the value for the block state.
- Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
- Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
- Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.
Give Command for TNT
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for TNT is:
/give @p tnt 1 0
Things to Make with TNT
You can use TNT to make items in Minecraft such as:
