Minecraft Ore Distribution Chart

In Minecraft 1.20+ (Java/Bedrock), diamonds generate from Y -64 to Y 16, with the highest concentration at Y -59. Strip mining at Y -59 is optimal.

Since 1.18, Minecraft uses triangular distribution for most ores. This means ores are most common at a specific Y-level and become rarer as you move away from it.

Yes! Since 1.18, Java and Bedrock share the same ore distribution system and Y-levels.

Strip mining involves digging long horizontal tunnels at the optimal Y-level for your target ore. This chart shows exactly which Y-level to mine at for each ore.