How to use it
- Look at the bottom layer in the tool, then use Next to move up.
- Build each layer completely before starting the next one.
- Use the faint outline of the layer below as your guide.
- Stop at layer 64. The layers above the middle mirror the ones below it.
The 64 block sphere in numbers
Sixty four blocks across is a very large project. It is best done in creative mode with world edit style tools, or in survival with a lot of patience and a plan for every layer.
The solid version holds 137,376 blocks. The ideal volume of a ball this wide is about 137,258, so the blocky version is 0.1 per cent larger. The hollow shell is 8 per cent of the solid count, which is why almost every sphere you see in a build is hollow.
| Style | Blocks | Stacks of 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow, thin shell | 10,464 | 163 stacks + 32 |
| Hollow, thick shell | 18,608 | 290 stacks + 48 |
| Solid | 137,376 | 2146 stacks + 32 |
Blocks in every layer
The table lists the first 32 layers from the bottom. The top half is the same list in reverse. The widest layer, the equator, has 3,228 blocks when solid and 180 when hollow.
| Layer | Solid | Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 96 |
| 2 | 300 | 204 |
| 3 | 484 | 184 |
| 4 | 656 | 172 |
| 5 | 840 | 184 |
| 6 | 1,020 | 180 |
| 7 | 1,176 | 156 |
| 8 | 1,340 | 164 |
| 9 | 1,484 | 144 |
| 10 | 1,632 | 148 |
| 11 | 1,764 | 132 |
| 12 | 1,900 | 144 |
| 13 | 2,016 | 140 |
| 14 | 2,136 | 144 |
| 15 | 2,260 | 148 |
| 16 | 2,348 | 152 |
| 17 | 2,472 | 156 |
| 18 | 2,568 | 160 |
| 19 | 2,644 | 164 |
| 20 | 2,716 | 164 |
| 21 | 2,820 | 168 |
| 22 | 2,876 | 168 |
| 23 | 2,936 | 172 |
| 24 | 3,000 | 172 |
| 25 | 3,032 | 172 |
| 26 | 3,088 | 176 |
| 27 | 3,112 | 176 |
| 28 | 3,160 | 176 |
| 29 | 3,176 | 176 |
| 30 | 3,196 | 180 |
| 31 | 3,212 | 180 |
| 32 | 3,228 | 180 |
Centre and equator
With an even diameter there is no centre block. The two middle layers, 32 and 33, are identical and form a flat band at the equator. The bottom layer is a small disc of 96 blocks, and the radius grows quickly in the first few layers, then slowly near the middle.
How to build it
Work from the bottom up. Finish each layer, then check it against the faint outline of the one below. For hollow spheres, leave the inside empty and fill only the first layer if you want a floor. Mark the layer numbers on a pillar or a sign so you never lose your place. In survival, collect 163 stacks + 32 for the thin shell, and a few extra stacks of scaffolding or dirt for placing blocks in the air.
Compared with nearby sizes
A small change in diameter changes the cost a lot, because the shell grows with the square of the width. Here is the 64 block sphere next to its neighbours in this guide.
| Diameter | Hollow | Solid | Chests for hollow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 6,642 | 69,599 | 4 |
| 64 (this page) | 10,464 | 137,376 | 7 |
Chests are single chests with 27 slots, full of stacks of 64. The hollow 64 block sphere fills 7 of them. A solid one fills 80. If that is more than you want to gather, drop to a smaller diameter or keep the sphere hollow and use the thin shell.
Other sphere sizes
For ellipsoids or sizes not listed, use the sphere generator. For half a sphere, see the dome generator, and use the stack calculator to plan chests.
Height limit information is from the Minecraft Wiki, checked on 25 October 2026. BlockShapes is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.
Frequently asked questions
How many blocks is a 64 block sphere?
A solid sphere needs 137,376 blocks, which is 2146 stacks + 32. A hollow one with a thin shell needs 10,464 (163 stacks + 32), and a thick hollow shell needs 18,608.
How many layers does a 64 block sphere have?
64 layers, one for each block of height. The widest layer is the equator with 3,228 blocks when solid.
Is a hollow 64 block sphere closed?
Yes. The thin shell keeps every block that touches empty space on a face, so it has no holes you could walk through. Corners may touch only at their edges, so choose the thick shell if you need a shell with no diagonal gaps.
Does 64 blocks fit under the build limit?
Yes. The Overworld in Java Edition 1.18 and later is 384 blocks tall, so a sphere of 64 blocks uses 17 per cent of the height.
Which is better, 51 or 64?
A sphere of 51 needs 6,642 blocks hollow, 3,822 fewer than 64. Choose by the space you have and the material you can gather.