Common
Terrain
Sand
TerrainCommon
Sand is a common terrain block in Minecraft.
Entity Relationship Graph
Block Properties
Internal ID
minecraft:sandCategoryTerrain
Stack Size64
Hardness0.5
Blast Resistance0.5
Transparent✗ No
Light LevelNone
Commands
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:sand 1Set Block Command
/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:sand
Mining Information
Required Tool
Shovel (Any)
Mining Time
Varies by tool (base: 0.5s)
Silk Touch
May give different drop
Fortune Effect
No effect
Frequently Asked Questions
What tool do I need to mine Sand?▼
To properly mine Sand and receive item drops, you need: Shovel (Any). Using a lower tier tool or the wrong tool type will result in no drops.
Is Sand blast resistant?▼
Sand has a blast resistance of 0.5. It can be destroyed by most explosions.
What is the Minecraft ID for Sand?▼
The internal Minecraft ID for Sand is "minecraft:sand". You can use this ID with commands like /setblock, /fill, and /give.
About Sand
Sand is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a terrain block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:sand.
With a hardness of 0.5, Sand takes relatively little time to mine. For optimal mining speed and to receive item drops, use Shovel (Any).
Sand is a solid, opaque block that blocks light and allows mobs to spawn on its surface in dark conditions.