Question 1

What Y-level is best for diamonds?

Accepted Answer

In Minecraft 1.18+, diamonds are most common at Y-level -59. Mining at bedrock level (around -59 to -64) gives the best results.

Question 2

How many blocks in a stack?

Accepted Answer

Most blocks stack to 64. Some items like ender pearls stack to 16, and tools/armor don't stack at all.

Question 3

How do I calculate for a large build?

Accepted Answer

Measure your build dimensions, calculate total blocks needed, then divide by 64 for stacks. Factor in different materials and waste.

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