Minecraft snowman generator with a top hat
Pick the width of the bottom ball and get a big snowman with a top hat, coal eyes and buttons and a carrot-colour nose, layer by layer. A snowman 11 wide at the bottom takes 563 blocks (472 snow blocks) and stands 28 blocks tall.
Pick a size, then press Start!
Expert mode is on. All the controls, exact numbers and file types.
28 layers
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How big?blocks across
Wall
How tall?
Extras
Blockfor the snow
563
blocks in all
64646464646464+2
= 8 stacks + 51 · Fits in 1 chest · About 30–55 minutes
Row by row (text version of this layer)
Snowman sizes at a glance
Snow block body, black wool hat, coal block eyes and buttons, orange concrete nose. Each row opens in the tool.
| Snowman | Blocks | Stacks of 64 | Layers | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 wide bottom ball136 Snow Block · 33 Black Wool · 5 Coal Block · 1 Orange Concrete | 175 | 2 × 64 + 47 | 15 | Open |
| 9 wide bottom ball288 Snow Block · 45 Black Wool · 5 Coal Block · 1 Orange Concrete | 339 | 5 × 64 + 19 | 22 | Open |
| 11 wide bottom ball472 Snow Block · 85 Black Wool · 5 Coal Block · 1 Orange Concrete | 563 | 8 × 64 + 51 | 28 | Open |
| 15 wide bottom ball788 Snow Block · 85 Black Wool · 5 Coal Block · 1 Orange Concrete | 879 | 13 × 64 + 47 | 34 | Open |
| 21 wide bottom ball1,560 Snow Block · 129 Black Wool · 5 Coal Block · 2 Orange Concrete | 1,696 | 26 × 64 + 32 | 45 | Open |
| 11 wide, no hat497 Snow Block · 5 Coal Block · 1 Orange Concrete | 503 | 7 × 64 + 55 | 24 | Open |
How to use it
4 steps
- Set the width of the bottom ball. The middle ball and the head get smaller by themselves.
- Hat on or off, then pick a wall: thin (fewest blocks), thick or solid.
- Pick four blocks: snow, hat, eyes and buttons, and nose.
- Build or export: step through the layers, use build mode on your phone, or download a file for Java or Bedrock.
Questions builders ask
How many blocks is a Minecraft snowman?
A snowman with an 11 wide bottom ball takes 563 blocks: 472 snow blocks, 85 for the hat, 5 coal blocks for the eyes and buttons and 1 for the nose. It stands 28 blocks tall. A giant one, 21 wide at the bottom, takes 1,696 blocks.
How do I build a big snowman in Minecraft?
Build three balls, biggest at the bottom: with an 11 wide bottom ball the middle ball is 9 wide and the head is 7 wide. Each ball sinks a little into the one below so they stick together. Then add the hat, the eyes, the buttons and the nose. The tool shows every layer.
Is this the same as a snow golem?
No. A snow golem is a small mob you make from two snow blocks and a carved pumpkin. This is a big snowman decoration that you build block by block, like a statue.
Will the snow blocks melt?
No. Snow blocks do not melt, even next to torches. Only thin snow layers and ice melt near light.
Hollow or solid?
Hollow is the default and saves blocks: the 11 wide snowman takes 563 blocks hollow and 1,373 solid. Pick "Thick" walls if you want no gaps when you look from inside.