Chest
Chest is the basic storage block of Minecraft — twenty-seven slots solo, fifty-four when paired with an adjacent twin.
Description
A few quirks define the reputation of this storage. A solid block placed directly above prevents the lid from opening, blocking access — a useful trap or a frustrating bug depending on the build. Cats love sleeping on top of single units but never on doubles, so cat-shy builders should pair them up. Hoppers, droppers, and storage minecarts interact smoothly, and the comparator output reads inventory fill level for automation. The block burns in fire and is easily destroyed by explosions, so most large bases store valuables in obsidian-encased rooms.
Java & Bedrock Guide
How to craft and use a Chest in Minecraft
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Craft the chest
Place 8 wooden planks of any type around the edges of the 3x3 crafting grid, leaving the center empty, to make one chest.
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Place and open it
Set the chest on any solid surface and right-click or tap it to open the 27-slot storage interface.
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Build a double chest
Place a second chest directly beside the first along the same axis; the two merge into a 54-slot double chest sharing one interface.
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Automate with hoppers
Attach a hopper to the chest to move items automatically, and read its fill level with a comparator for redstone contraptions.
A solid opaque block placed directly above a chest blocks the lid and prevents it from opening; leave a slab, glass, or open space above storage rooms.
How to craft this block
Oak Planks
x8
Used in crafts
- Trade O Mat
- Miner
- Crop Harvester
- Cropmatron
- Item Buffer
- Item Buffer
- Item Buffer
- Containment Box
- Tool Box
- Pale Oak Boat with Chest
- Copper Chest
- Cherry Boat with Chest
Frequently asked questions
How do you make a double chest?
Place two chests directly next to each other along the same horizontal axis. They automatically combine into one double chest with 54 slots.
Why won't my chest open?
A solid opaque block sitting directly on top of a chest blocks the lid animation. Remove the block above or replace it with a slab or glass.
How many items does a chest hold?
A single chest has 27 slots and a double chest has 54 slots. Each slot stacks up to 64 of most stackable items.
Can a chest catch fire?
Yes. A chest is made of wood, so it burns in fire and lava and is destroyed easily by explosions from creepers and TNT.
What is a trapped chest?
A trapped chest looks like a normal chest but emits a redstone signal when opened. Craft it by combining a chest with a tripwire hook.
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