How to Make a Barrel in Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Tutorials
To make a Barrel in Minecraft: Open the 3×3 Crafting Table and Place 2 Wooden Slabs in the middle of the top and bottom rows. Fill up the remaining 6 grids with 1 Wooden plank each except the 2nd row Centre box. Congratulations! You have successfully crafted a Barrel.
Looking to expand your Minecraft storage options?
In Minecraft, Barrel is a block to store items such as food, building items, seeds, dye, etc. They are quite similar to a chest just more easily accessible and don’t require air space above it to be opened.
It’s a handy storage block in Minecraft and functions like a single chest and can hold a whopping 27 slots which are the same as a chest.
In this tutorial, I will guide you to get Minecraft barrels and see what they can offer for your gameplay!
Materials to Make a Barrel in Minecraft
Depending on your version, you can get the recipes for the barrel.
Java Edition
- 6 Wooden Planks
- 2 Wooden Slabs
Bedrock and Education Edition
- 6 Sticks
- 2 Wooden Slabs
How to Make a Barrel in Java Edition
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to making a barrel in Minecraft Java Edition:
Step 1: Open the 3×3 Crafting Table
To open the crafting table, place the table on the ground and right-click on it.
Step 2: Add 2 Wooden Slabs to the Grid
Place 2 Wooden Slabs on the Crafting table.
To be more specific:
- In the 1st Row, Place 1 Wooden Slabs in the 2nd Box
- In the 3rd Row, Place 1 Wooden Slabs in the 2nd Box
Step 3: Place 6 Wooden Planks on the Table
Fill up the remaining 6 grids with 1 Wooden plank each except the center box.
The 2nd Grid of the 2nd Row will remain empty.
Follow the exact pattern shown above.
Step 4: Congratulations! You have successfully crafted a Barrel
Once you have followed the Minecraft barrel recipe, you will receive a barrel on the results slot located on the right side of the crafting table.
You have successfully crafted a barrel in Minecraft.
Step 5: Collect the Barrel to Minecraft Inventory
Drag and drop the barrel into your Minecraft inventory for later use.
How to Make a Barrel in Bedrock Edition
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a barrel in Bedrock Edition:
Step 1: Open the Crafting table
Fire up your Crafting table 3×3 UI.
Step 2: Place 2 Wood Slabs
In the crafting table, place 2 Wooden Slabs in the middle of the top and bottom rows of the grid.
Step 3: Add 6 Sticks to the Table
Fill up the remaining 6 grids with sticks except for the middle grid of the 2nd row. It is similar to the Java edition.
Step 4: Move the barrel to your inventory
Once you’ve placed the wood slabs and sticks in the correct pattern, you’ll see a barrel appear in the result box. Simply drag the barrel to your inventory to pick it up.
That’s it! You’ve successfully crafted a barrel in both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition. You can use it to store and organize items just like a chest.
How To Use Barrels In Minecraft
Few Barrel benefits in the game:
1. Storage
Minecraft Barrels are primarily used for storage and can hold up to 27 slots, making them useful for storing items.
2. Placing and Breaking
To use a barrel, simply place it on the ground and hit the use button on it, and an inventory UI will open up to the store.
3. Inventory Management
You can sort items in different Barrels to manage your inventory more efficiently depending on their category, such as food items in one barrel, blocks in another, dye in one, and crafting materials in one among many others.
4. Hopper Capability
Minecraft Hoppers can be used to automatically fill or empty a barrel. You just need to Place the hopper on top of the barrel and it will automatically transfer items between the two.
5. Fisherman’s Friend
Barrels can be used as a handy storage option if you are interested in fishing. Place the barrel next to a body of water and use it to store your fishing gear and any of the fish/ items you catch in the game.
6. Decoration
Not the most important use, as paintings are more suited for this. But barrels can be used to add a decorative touch to your Base.
What Woods can you Use for Barrel in Minecraft?
In Minecraft, you can use any type of wood plank to craft a barrel, including oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, and dark oak.
How much Space does a Minecraft Barrel Hold?
A Minecraft barrel can hold up to 27 slots of items. It can be used as a useful storage container for items that come in large quantities, such as food, seeds, or building materials.
Can you trade Barrels in Minecraft with Villagers?
No, you cannot trade barrels with villagers in Minecraft for emeralds.
Villagers usually have specific trades depending on their level and profession, and barrels are not included in their trading options.
If you caught fish in the game, you can sell them to the Fishermen and villagers in exchange for emeralds.
In conclusion, barrels are a useful block of items in the game to store and transport items in an easy and convenient way.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, utilizing barrels and managing space with your items can greatly improve your Minecraft gameplay experience.
Happy Barreling! (i know that’s not a word hehe)
