Coal

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Coal is an item in Minecraft. It is crafted from 1 Block of Coal. It is used to make Fire Charge, Campfire, Torch, and 3 more.

Coal is a common mineral obtained by mining Coal ore or looting chests in mineshafts, villages, and bastions. It is primarily used as a fuel source and a crafting ingredient for various items.

Coal is the most efficient early-game fuel, capable of smelting eight items per piece in a furnace, smoker, or blast furnace. It can also be crafted into torches, campfires, and soul torches, making it essential for lighting and exploration.

Coal can be traded with novice-level armorer, toolsmith, and weaponsmith villagers for emeralds, providing an easy way to obtain valuable resources. Due to its abundance and versatility in fuel, lighting, and trading, Coal is one of the most useful resources in Minecraft.

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Coal FAQ

Quick answers

Coal is crafted from 1 Block of Coal.

Coal is used to craft Fire Charge, Campfire, Torch, Copper Torch, Soul Torch, and 1 more.


Dropped fromThe mob that drops this item. Follow it for its own page. Avg. per killHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. AmountHow many drop at once when the mob is killed, before any Looting bonus. Looting IHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting I. Looting IIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting II. Looting IIIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting III.
Wither SkeletonWither Skeleton	100%	0 - 1	0 - 2	0 - 3	0 - 4


LevelThe villager must reach this trade level before offering this deal. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. StockHow many times you can make this trade before the villager needs to restock. Villager XPExperience the villager earns from this trade — it levels them up toward better offers.
Armorer Armorer	Novice	100%	15 × CoalEmerald Emerald	16	+2
Butcher Butcher	Apprentice	100%	15 × CoalEmerald Emerald	16	+10
Fisherman Fisherman	Novice	50%	10 × CoalEmerald Emerald	16	+2
Tool Smith Tool Smith	Novice	100%	15 × CoalEmerald Emerald	16	+2
Weapon Smith Weapon Smith	Novice	100%	15 × CoalEmerald Emerald	16	+2

Gathering Tool	Dropped from	Amount	Fortune I	Fortune II	Fortune III
Wooden PickaxeWooden Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Stone PickaxeStone Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Golden PickaxeGolden Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Iron PickaxeIron Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Diamond PickaxeDiamond Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Netherite PickaxeNetherite Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4
Copper PickaxeCopper Pickaxe	Coal OreCoal Ore	1	1–2	1–3	1–4


StructureA place whose chests can contain this item. Follow it for its own page. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. Avg. per ChestThe average number you'll collect per chest opened, counting the empty ones. Avg. Chests to SearchRoughly how many chests of this type you'd open before finding one.
Ocean RuinOcean RuinBest odds	82.6%	4.25	~1.2
IglooIgloo	70.4%	2.98	~1.4
Ancient CityAncient CityChest	47.4%	6.56	~2.1
Snowy VillageSnowy Village	41.2%	1.30	~2.4
ShipwreckShipwreckSupply Chests	37.3%	2.32	~2.7
StrongholdStrongholdStorerooms	28.5%	1.78	~3.5
Butcher HouseButcher House	27.9%	0.64	~3.6
MineshaftMineshaft	27.3%	1.68	~3.7
Woodland MansionWoodland Mansion	24.9%	0.69	~4.0
Tool Smith HouseTool Smith House	9.9%	0.21	~10.1


Ocean RuinOcean Ruin	Suspicious SandSuspicious Sand	13.3%	0.133	7.5
Ocean RuinOcean Ruin	Suspicious GravelSuspicious Gravel	13.3%	0.133	7.5

Coal

Coal FAQ

How do you craft Coal?

What can you craft with Coal?

Which mobs drop Coal?

Coal is dropped from the following mob when killed

Which villagers trade Coal?

Villager trades

How do you get Coal by smelting?

How do you obtain Coal?

Coal can be obtained from:

Which structures contain Coal?

Found as Loot

How do you get Coal by brushing?

Coal can be found by brushing in the following locations:

Related guides

Coal is dropped from the following mob when killed

Villager trades