How to make a Block of Raw Gold in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a block of raw gold with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a block of raw gold is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Storing your raw gold as a block is a great way to save space in your inventory. You can then easily craft the block back into raw gold later when you need it.

block of raw gold

Let's explore how to make a block of raw gold.

Supported Platforms

A block of raw gold is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 a Block of Raw Gold in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a block of raw gold in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Construction

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 a Block of Raw Gold

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a block of raw gold:

9 Raw Gold

How to craft a Block of Raw Gold 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:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Block of Raw Gold

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a block of raw gold, place 9 raw gold in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a block of raw gold, it is important that the raw gold are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 raw gold in the first row, 3 raw gold in the second row, and 3 raw gold in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a block of raw gold.

Crafting recipe for raw gold block

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the block of raw gold will appear in the box to the right.

block of raw gold

3. Move the Block of Raw Gold to Inventory

Once you have crafted a block of raw gold, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed raw gold block