Block of Raw Copper

# How to make a Block of Raw Copper in Minecraft

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

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

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

## Supported Platforms

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

 Pocket Edition (PE)
 Xbox 360
 Xbox One
 PS3
 PS4
 Wii U
 Nintendo Switch
 Windows 10 Edition
 Education Edition

\* 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 Copper in Creative Mode

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

 Java Edition (PC/Mac)

#### 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 Copper

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

## How to craft a Block of Raw Copper 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 a Block of Raw Copper

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

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

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

### 3. Move the Block of Raw Copper to Inventory

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

Congratulations, you have made a block of raw copper in Minecraft!

## Item ID and Name

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a block of raw copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

(*Minecraft ID Name*)
(*minecraft:raw\_copper\_block*)

#### 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 Block of Raw Copper

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the /give command for Block of Raw Copper is:

```
/give @p raw_copper_block 1

```