How To Make a Hopper in Minecraft

The hopper is a useful block in Minecraft that automatically transfers and collects items. It’s a key component in redstone contraptions, item sorters, and automated farms.

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🛠️ Hopper Crafting Recipe

To craft a hopper, you’ll need:

• 1 Chest
• 5 Iron Ingots

Crafting Table Layout:

Iron Ingot		Iron Ingot
Iron Ingot	Chest
	Iron Ingot

Place the items in this formation on a crafting table to get 1 Hopper.

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🧱 How To Get Materials

Chest:

• Crafted with 8 wooden planks (any type)

Iron Ingots:

• Smelt Raw Iron found in caves using a furnace

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🧰 How To Use a Hopper

Hoppers can:

• Move items between containers (like chests or furnaces)
• Collect dropped items from above
• Feed or extract from machines (e.g. composters, brewing stands)

They have 5 inventory slots and work with redstone to control item flow.

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🔧 Placement Tips

• Use Shift + Right-click to place the hopper on containers
• The narrow spout shows where items will go
• Face it in the right direction when placing

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FAQ

How many slots does a hopper have?
A hopper has 5 inventory slots.

Can hoppers pull items from the ground?
Yes, if there’s no solid block directly above.

Can hoppers push items into furnaces?
Yes, depending on the face: top for ingredients, side for fuel, and bottom for output.

Can I lock a hopper with redstone?
Yes, powering the hopper with redstone stops it from moving items.