How to Get Sand in Minecraft
Every method to obtain Sand — crafting, mining, mob drops, trading & chest loot. Updated for 1.21.4.
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Craftable
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Minable
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Mob Drop
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Chest Loot
⛏️ Mining Sand
You can mine Sand blocks to obtain Sand. This block has a hardness of 0.5.
View Sand block details →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Sand in Minecraft?
Sand can be obtained via mining.
Can you craft Sand?
No, Sand cannot be crafted. You must obtain it through other methods.
What mobs drop Sand?
No mobs drop Sand directly.
Is Sand stackable?
Yes, Sand stacks up to 64.