This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a minecart with chest with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest is one of the many transportation items that you can make.
Let's explore how to make a minecart with chest.
Supported Platforms
A minecart with chest is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.14.0) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.14.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Minecart with Chest in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Transportation |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.21 |  Redstone Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.21 |  Tools & Utilities |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.21.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.21.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Redstone and Transportation |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Redstone and Transportation |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.21.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.21.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a minecart with chest in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.21.03 | Items |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make a Minecart with Chest
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a minecart with chest:
How to craft a Minecart with Chest in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Minecart with Chest
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a minecart with chest, place 1 chest and 1 minecart in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a minecart with chest, it is important that the chest and minecart are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 chest in the first box and 1 minecart in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a minecart with chest.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the minecart with chest will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Minecart with Chest to Inventory
Once you have crafted a minecart with chest, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a minecart with chest in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 1 | Java | 1.13 - 1.21 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PE | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a minecart with chest has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecart with Chest (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Education | 1.0 - 1.21.03 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Minecart with Chest
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Minecart with Chest is:
/give @p chest_minecart 1 0
