Spruce Pressure Plate - Minecraft Block Guide | Properties, Recipe & Uses (2025)

What is Spruce Pressure Plate in Minecraft?

A spruce pressure plate is a redstone switch made from dark brown spruce wood. It is a flat plate that you place on the floor. The main purpose of a spruce pressure plate is to detect when a player or a mob steps on it and then send out a redstone signal. This signal can be used to automatically open doors, activate traps, or power any other redstone machine. Players use pressure plates to create convenient, hands free entrances to their bases. The spruce pressure plate, with its simple, dark color, is a great decorative choice for rustic or medieval builds.

How to get Spruce Pressure Plate in Minecraft

The only way to get a spruce pressure plate is by crafting it. It does not generate naturally anywhere in the world. The crafting recipe is very simple and easy to remember. All you need are two spruce planks. To get spruce planks, you first need to find a spruce tree and chop down some of the logs. Then, you can turn those logs into planks. Once you have at least two spruce planks, open a crafting table. Place the two planks side by side in any row of the crafting grid. This will create one spruce pressure plate.

How to use Spruce Pressure Plate in Minecraft

The main use for a spruce pressure plate is to activate redstone devices when something stands on it. You can place it on top of any solid block. When a player, a villager, or any mob steps on the plate, it will be pressed down and will send a redstone signal to all adjacent blocks. This is most commonly used to automatically open a door as you approach it. Placing a pressure plate on each side of a door makes for a very convenient entrance. Like all wooden pressure plates, a spruce pressure plate will also activate if an item is dropped on it. This can be used to create item sorting systems or secret switches. Besides its redstone function, the spruce pressure plate can be used as a small decorative element.

How to craft Spruce Pressure Plate in Minecraft

Crafting Table

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What can Spruce Pressure Plate make in Minecraft

No items can be crafted.

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