Metal Barrels
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. File opened and checked on 29 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThis mod adds additional barrels to the game that can store more items.
They function like their vanilla counterparts in that they can be opened with a solid block on top and don't cause any fps issues in large numbers unlike chests.
Copper stores 45 stacks
Iron stores 54 stacks
Silver stores 72 stacks
Gold stores 81 stacks
Diamond stores 108 stacks
Obsidian stores 108 stacks but has a blast resistance of 30 thousand making it resistant to most explosions
Crystal stores 108 stacks but the top 8 items can be seen inside (Note: unlike the other barrels, having a large number of these with items inside will impact fps negatively, I do not recommend using them for large scale projects)
As of 1.1+. there are now upgrade items that can be used to upgrade already placed barrels without breaking them, the contents will not be destroyed or dropped if used.
As of 1.4+, the upgrades will now work on iron chests as well and they upgrade into their respective items.
Upgrade Triangle
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- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Metal Barrels is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1, 1.19.2 and newer. Downloaded 21,459,641 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.
