How to Craft Iron Ingot in Minecraft

Iron Ingots are smelted from iron ore and used in countless recipes. Iron is the most versatile metal in Minecraft.

Crafting Recipe

Furnace

Fuel

Iron Ingot

Item	Amount	Where to Find
Iron Ore	1	Mine iron ore (Y 72 to -24)

Open your Furnace interface.
Place Iron Ore in the top input slot.
Add fuel (coal, charcoal, wood, etc.) to the bottom fuel slot.
Wait for the smelting progress bar to complete. Collect your Iron Ingot from the output slot.

Method 2: Blast Furnace

Ingredients: Raw Iron

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

What do I need to craft Iron Ingot?

You need 1 Iron Ore. Use a Furnace to craft it.

Are there alternative ways to get Iron Ingot?

Yes, Iron Ingot can also be made using a Blast Furnace. Check the alternative methods section above for details.

How many Iron Ingot does the recipe produce?

This recipe produces 1 Iron Ingot per craft.

What is Iron Ingot used for?

Crafting iron tools, armor, anvils, buckets and many other items.

What version of Minecraft added Iron Ingot?

Iron Ingot was added in Minecraft Alpha.