Minecraft Tool Durability & Unbreaking Calculator

Pick your tool, set Unbreaking, enter durability.

1) Choose Tool & Material

Base durability: 250

2) Unbreaking

Tools expected uses ≈ base × (level + 1).

3) Durability

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💚 To get the most uses, here’s what you have:

~0 uses left

Max when new: 0 Unbreaking boost: ×1 Left: 0%

⚠️ Nearly broken — less than 5% left.

Disclaimer: The Minecraft Tool Durability & Unbreaking Calculator is not an official tool by Minecraft – it is created by fans to help Minecraft players & creators. We hope you like it and we do our best to update it regularly.

Minecraft Tool Durability & Unbreaking – Quick Reference

The Tool Durability & Unbreaking Calculator estimates total expected uses and remaining uses based on tool type, material, Unbreaking level, and current durability.

🔧 Tool	🪨 Material	📊 Base Durability	✨ Unbreaking	⏳ Expected Uses	💚 Uses Left
⛏️ Pickaxe	Iron	250	II	750	100
🪓 Axe	Diamond	1561	III	6244	420
🧹 Shovel	Netherite	2031	III	8124	1320
🪒 Hoe	Stone	131	I	262	80
🗡️ Sword	Iron	250	II	750	200
⛏️ Pickaxe	Diamond	1561	II	4683	850
🧹 Shovel	Wood	59	I	118	45
🪓 Axe	Gold	32	III	128	25

Upgrade smarter

Plan your next enchant: estimate lapis/XP costs with the Enchanting Cost Estimator and decide if Unbreaking II or III pays off for your tool.

How the math works

Expected uses ≈ base × (Unbreaking level + 1). Remaining uses scale the same way from your current durability.

Max’s example

Max has an Iron Pickaxe with Unbreaking II and 100 durability left. The calculator shows about 100 uses left now and ~750 total uses when new—three times the base.

Minecraft Durability & Unbreaking — Practical Planner

Use this quick planner to extend tool life with smart upgrades and routines. Exactly two helper tools are referenced where they add the most value.

Tip / Action	Effect on lifespan	How to apply	Helper
✨ Upgrade Unbreaking (I → III)	Scales expected uses by ≈ base × (L+1)	Enchant at table/anvil; combine books	Enchanting Cost Estimator
🔄 Add Mending	Repairs from XP orbs while you play	Keep tool in hand/off-hand; farm steady XP	XP Farming Time Calculator
🔧 Repair early (anvil)	Avoids breakage; preserves enchants	Combine two worn tools or add base material	—
⛏️ Use higher-tier material	Higher base durability (Iron → Diamond → Netherite)	Upgrade once you can sustain repair costs	—
⚡ Pair Efficiency + Haste	More blocks/hour (durability per use unchanged)	Beacon (Haste II) + Efficiency V pickaxe	—
📊 Track remaining uses	Prevents accidental break mid-run	Check “Uses Left” field before long sessions	—

Max’s path

Max upgrades his Iron Pickaxe from Unbreaking II to III, adds Mending, and mines near an XP farm. His effective lifespan jumps from ~750 to ~unlimited with steady repairs, while mining speed stays high.

FAQ: Tool Durability & Unbreaking

How is Unbreaking calculated?

Expected uses ≈ base durability × (Unbreaking level + 1). Fortune or looting don’t affect it.

What’s the difference between “Left” and “Used”?

“Left” starts from current durability remaining; “Used” starts from the amount already consumed to estimate total wear.

Which tools and materials are supported?

All standard tools (pickaxe, axe, shovel, hoe, sword) with Wood, Stone, Iron, Diamond, and Netherite base durabilities.

Does Efficiency change durability loss?

No. Efficiency speeds up actions but each successful use still costs 1 durability (modified by Unbreaking).

How does Mending interact with this?

XP orbs repair equipped Mending tools instead of adding to your XP bar until fully repaired.

Why do my results differ in-game?

The calculator uses expected values; RNG, missed hits, and server lag/TPS can shift real outcomes slightly.