How to Craft Iron Bars in Minecraft

Iron Bars are thin metal barriers similar to glass panes. They connect to adjacent bars and solid blocks.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table

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Materials Needed

Item	Amount	Where to Find
Iron Ingot	6	Smelt iron ore

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
Place Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 2; row 2, column 3.
Collect your Iron Bars (x16) from the output slot.

Uses for Iron Bars

Window bars and jail cells
Decorative barriers

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Iron Bars on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Iron Bars?

You need 6 Iron Ingot. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.

How many Iron Bars does the recipe produce?

This recipe produces 16 Iron Bars per craft.

What is Iron Bars used for?

Window bars and jail cells. Decorative barriers.

What version of Minecraft added Iron Bars?

Iron Bars was added in Minecraft Beta 1.8.

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