Best Y level for iron
Y 16 for the deep band, Y 232 in mountains for the high band. Iron has two peaks: a deep band around Y 16 and a high mountain band around Y 232. Mountains give far more iron per block mined.
16Mining strategy
- Travel to Y 16.
- Y 16 for the deep band; Y 232 in mountains for the high band.
- Mountains multiply iron spawn rates.
- Iron veins are large (up to 9 blocks) — easy to spot.
Find iron in your seed
Enter your world seed below — the finder lists nearby clusters with depth and confidence.
Results
Top-down view · you are the green dot
Depth of clusters vs your Y
Estimates, not X-ray. Results are high-probability dig targets with a confidence rating — never a guarantee. Verify important digs in-game.
FAQ
Best Y level for iron?
Y 16 for the deep band, Y 232 in mountains for the high band. Iron has two peaks: a deep band around Y 16 and a high mountain band around Y 232. Mountains give far more iron per block mined.
What range does iron spawn in?
Y -64 to Y 320 · Mountains ×2.
Is this different between versions?
Ore distribution changed significantly in 1.18. These values are for 1.18 and later; the finder below has a version selector.