How to make a Block of Raw Iron in Minecraft

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

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

block of raw iron

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

Supported Platforms

A block of raw iron 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 Iron in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a block of raw iron 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 iron 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 iron 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 iron 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 iron 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 iron 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 iron 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 Iron

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

9 Raw Iron

How to craft a Block of Raw Iron 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 Iron

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 iron, place 9 raw iron in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a block of raw iron, it is important that the raw iron are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 raw iron in the first row, 3 raw iron in the second row, and 3 raw iron 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 iron.

Crafting recipe for raw iron block

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

block of raw iron

3. Move the Block of Raw Iron to Inventory

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

Completed raw iron block