# Charcoal Block **Description:** A condensed charcoal block. --- **Details:**
**Rarity color:**Common
**Renewable:**Yes
**Stackable:**Yes (64)
**Durability:**None
--- #### **Obtaining** **Crafting** A charcoal block can be crafted with 9 [Charcoal](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Charcoal). ![image-1673720435004.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-01/scaled-1680-/image-1673720435004.png) --- #### **Usage** Charcoal Blocks can sustain a permanent fire, similar to Netherack or coal ore, when lit with a flint and steel. They can also be placed in furnaces, blast furnaces or smokers to power them. They are equal to 10 coal or charcoal (800 seconds - up to 800 items per block) - the same as [coal blocks](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Block_of_Coal). As charcoal can be easily produced with logs, charcoal blocks represent a relatively cheap and easy alternative to coal for smelting. --- #### **Known Issues** --- #### **Data values**