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Birch Log
Block

Birch Log block in Minecraft

Present since 1.3.1 or earlier Mined with: axe Stack size: 64

This log is the trunk of the pale birch of birch forests. Logs are what you chop from trees, and every wooden item starts with them. All logs work alike; the Oak Log page explains them.

It cannot be crafted; it can be found in chests. It is mined with an axe. As fuel it burns for 15 seconds in a Furnace, enough to smelt 1.5 items.

How to craft

This item has no crafting recipe.

How Birch Log connects

5 links · from the 26.3 game data

Trades

Wandering TraderSold by

Works in

FurnaceFurnacefuel · smelts 1.5 items15 s

Same family · tag #birch_logs

Birch WoodBirch WoodStripped Birch LogStripped Birch LogStripped Birch WoodStripped Birch Wood

Used to craft (6)

Block states

axisx · y · z

Tags

#minecraft:birch_logs#minecraft:blocks_dolphin_jump#minecraft:blocks_fluid_flow#minecraft:blocks_lava_fire_spread#minecraft:blocks_motion#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap_no_leaves#minecraft:blocks_motion_no_leaves#minecraft:causes_suffocation#minecraft:completes_find_tree_tutorial#minecraft:entities_can_teleport_to#minecraft:ice_melts_when_destroyed_above#minecraft:lava_pool_stone_cannot_replace#minecraft:logs#minecraft:logs_that_burn#minecraft:mineable/axe#minecraft:overworld_natural_logs#minecraft:parrots_spawnable_on#minecraft:prevents_nearby_leaf_decay#minecraft:required_for_poplar_leaf_ambience#minecraft:snaps_goat_horn#minecraft:sulfur_cube_swallowable

Birch Log · FAQ

How do you get Birch Log in Minecraft?

Mining the block drops it. Sold by Wandering Trader.

What is Birch Log used for in Minecraft?

It is chopped from trees and turned into planks, wood, charcoal and stripped logs. It is an ingredient in 6 recipes, made at the Crafting Table and Furnace; for example Charcoal, Smoker and Soul Campfire.

What tool do you need to mine Birch Log?

The fastest tool is the axe.

Can Birch Log be used as fuel?

Yes. In a Furnace it burns for 15 seconds, enough to smelt 1.5 items.

What sound does a note block make on Birch Log?

Placed under a Note Block, Birch Log gives the Double bass sound.

Does Birch Log burn?

Yes: fire can spread to it and destroy it, and lava nearby can set it alight.