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Minecraft Block Calculator

Enter a size and get blocks, stacks, chests, maps and build time for pixel art.

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MCrafter Pixel Art Planner

Pick a size — get blocks, stacks, chests, time and a build-grid to print

Canvas size (blocks)

Width

Height

Presets

Orientation

Coverage — how much of the canvas gets blocks 100%

Use less than 100% if the design has transparent / empty areas (a logo on a wall, a sprite with no background).

Number of colours 6 Placing speed 60 blocks / min Scaffolding & mistakes allowance 10% Map-art mode (128×128 per map, count maps)

0blocks to place

0stacks of 64

0chests (27 stacks)

0shulker boxes

0build time

—maps needed

Per-colour estimate

Colour #	Share	Blocks	Stacks	Shulkers

Build grid preview (16-block chunk lines in green)

Common dimensions

Size	Blocks	Stacks	Typical use

Part ofPixel Art Generator

About the Block Calculator

A block calculator for pixel art and map art. Before you gather materials, enter the width and height, set coverage (transparent areas), the number of colours, your placing speed and a waste allowance, and get blocks, stacks of 64, chests, shulker boxes, estimated build time and — in map-art mode — how many maps the piece spans. Download a blank numbered build grid with chunk lines to print or keep on a second screen.

Frequently asked

How fast can I place blocks?

A relaxed survival pace is about 40–60 blocks a minute; creative with a good rhythm is 120+. Adjust the slider to your reality.