Minecraft Beacon Calculator
Pyramid cost, material count, and effect range for all beacon levels
Pyramid Level
Pyramid Material
All 5 block types work interchangeably. You can mix them in the same pyramid — the total count is what matters.
Material Cost
Total Iron Blocks
164
Ingots Required
1,476
9 per block
Effect Range
50
blocks radius
Per-Layer Breakdown
Layer 1: 3×3 square
9 Iron Blocks
Layer 2: 5×5 square
25 Iron Blocks
Layer 3: 7×7 square
49 Iron Blocks
Layer 4: 9×9 square
81 Iron Blocks
Build from largest layer on the bottom to smallest on top. Place the beacon on top of the pyramid.
Available Effects at Level 4
Speed I
Primary power — 1 ingot to activate
Haste I
Primary power — 1 ingot to activate
Resistance I
Primary power — 1 ingot to activate
Jump Boost I
Primary power — 1 ingot to activate
Strength I
Primary power — 1 ingot to activate
Regeneration I
Secondary power — Level 4 only. 1 ingot + primary
Primary at Level II
Upgrade primary to Level II — costs 1 extra ingot
Duration: 9 seconds, refreshed every 4 seconds while in range. Effectively continuous while you stay near the beacon.
Minecraft Beacon Calculator — FAQ
Is this Minecraft Beacon Calculator free to use?
Yes, the Minecraft Beacon Calculator is 100% free — no signup required, no hidden fees, no downloads. Everything runs in your browser.
How accurate is the Minecraft Beacon Calculator?
Values are pulled from the Minecraft game files and community-verified formulas. Results match what you see in-game, and we update the tool when the game gets major patches.
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Does the Beacon Calculator work on mobile?
Yes, the Beacon Calculator is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
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