What raw materials do you need for Coal in Minecraft?

You need 1× Coal for one Coal (default recipe, quality 1).

What is Coal used for in Minecraft?

Coal is used to craft items including Campfire, Copper Torch, Fire Charge, Soul Torch, and Torch.

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Coal

Gathered or found — no craft recipe

Quick answer

Coal in Minecraft is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.

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Used to craft

Other recipes that use Coal as an ingredient.

Campfire
Copper Torch
Fire Charge
Soul Torch
Torch

Frequently asked questions

How do you get Coal in Minecraft?: Coal in Minecraft is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.
What raw materials do you need for Coal in Minecraft?: You need 1× Coal for one Coal (default recipe, quality 1).
What is Coal used for in Minecraft?: Coal is used to craft items including Campfire, Copper Torch, Fire Charge, Soul Torch, and Torch.