How to craft TNT in Minecraft
Redstone Since Classic 0.26
Quick answer: Craft TNT in a Crafting table with 5x Gunpowder + 4x Sand or Red Sand. You get 1.
Recipe
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Ingredients and how to get them
| Material | Amount | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Gunpowder | 5 | Kill creepers, ghasts or witches. Creeper farms are the steady source. |
| Sand or Red Sand | 4 | Dig it in deserts and beaches. |
What is TNT used for?
- Explodes 4 seconds after ignition (flint and steel, redstone, fire, explosions)
- Clears large areas fast for mining and terraforming
- Ammo for TNT cannons and dupers (Java)
Variants
- TNT Minecart (TNT + minecart, explodes on impact)
Java vs Bedrock
Identical recipe in Java and Bedrock; explosion physics differ slightly.
Related: Minecart