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Birch Slab

Birch Slab

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minecraft:birch_slab

The Birch Slab is a half-height building block crafted from Birch Planks. Two slabs stacked together form a full solid block, letting builders create fine detail like steps and trim.

2Hardness
3Blast Res.
axeBest Tool
noTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Chiseled Bookshelf — Combined with planks to craft a Chiseled Bookshelf, a storage block for books.
  • Barrel — Slabs are combined with planks in the Barrel recipe for portable storage.
  • Furnace Fuel — Wooden slabs can be burned in a furnace, smelting 0.75 items each.

Found In

  • Villages and Woodland Mansions — Generates as roofing and detail in birch-themed and mixed-wood structures.
  • Crafted from Birch Planks — Three Birch Planks arranged in a row craft six Birch Slabs.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine a Birch Slab?

None required — any tool works, though an axe is fastest.

Do two slabs make a full block?

Yes, placing a second matching slab on top of (or into) an existing slab combines them into one full Birch block.

Are Birch Slabs flammable?

Yes, like most wooden blocks they can catch fire and burn.

Can Birch Slabs be used as furnace fuel?

Yes, wooden slabs smelt 0.75 items each when used as fuel.

Tags

  • axe_mineable
  • overworld
  • flammable
  • renewable
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