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Minecraft Materials Planner
Enter the materials you need for a build and calculate your total blocks, inventory slots and storage requirements.
Updated October 2026
Materials Planner
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Mods that pair well with this tool
From my own Hardcore Minecraft mod list. Check Minecraft version and Fabric compatibility before installing.
How to use the Materials Planner
- Search for a material and add its quantity, or import a .litematic, .schem or .nbt schematic. Preview it layer by layer or in 3D after importing.
- Check the item stack size. Use Bulk edit materials to paste a list.
- Track collected quantities and review stacks and shulker estimates. Choose Build items for common block-state adjustments or Placed blocks for raw counts. Neither expands crafting recipes.
- Save the project, reopen it from Projects & Worlds, or export your list.
FAQ
Can I save my materials list?
Yes, projects are stored in this browser on your device.
How many stacks fit in a shulker box?
A shulker box has 27 inventory slots.
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Made by nocware, a Hardcore Minecraft streamer. I use these in my one-life world, live Mon, Wed and Fri at 6pm UK.