About Sand in Minecraft
Sand is a gravity-affected block found in deserts and beaches. It is used for crafting glass, TNT, and sandstone.
Sand ID Information
The item ID for Sand is minecraft:sand. The numerical ID for Sand is 12.
How to Get Sand
You can obtain sand through normal gameplay or by using the /give command. To use the give command, open the chat window (press T on PC) and type the command shown above. You must have operator privileges or cheats enabled to use commands.
Sand Command Examples
- Give 1 to nearest player:
/give @p minecraft:sand 1 - Give 64 to yourself:
/give @s minecraft:sand 64 - Give to a specific player:
/give PlayerName minecraft:sand 1 - Clear from inventory:
/clear @p minecraft:sand