How to make an Iron Hoe in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an iron hoe with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, an iron hoe is one of the many tools that you can make.
Let's explore how to make an iron hoe.
Supported Platforms
An iron hoe 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 an Iron Hoe in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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 an Iron Hoe
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an iron hoe:
How to craft an Iron Hoe 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 an Iron Hoe
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an iron hoe, place 2 iron ingots and 2 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making an iron hoe, it is important that the iron ingots and sticks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 2 iron ingots placed in the first row (the last box in the row should be left empty). In the second row, 1 stick should be in the middle box. In the third row, 1 stick should be in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an iron hoe.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the iron hoe will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Iron Hoe to Inventory
Once you have crafted an iron hoe, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made an iron hoe in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, an iron hoe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Iron Hoe (minecraft:iron_hoe) |
0 |
1 |
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.
Give Command for Iron Hoe
- 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 1.20.3, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 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 Iron Hoe is:
/give @p iron_hoe 1 0
Enchantments for Iron Hoe
In Minecraft, you can enchant an iron hoe with the following enchantments:
Enchantment |
Description |
Curse of Vanishing |
Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
Efficiency |
Increases how fast you can mine |
Fortune |
Increases block drops from mining |
Mending |
Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
Silk Touch |
Mines blocks themselves (fragile items) |
Unbreaking |
Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used |
Definitions
- Enchantment is what the enchantment is called.
- Description is the description of what the enchantment does.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Iron Hoes
You can use iron hoes to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Iron Hoes
Here are some activities that you can do with iron hoes in Minecraft: