Minecraft Circle Chart
Ready-made pixel circle blueprints for the sizes builders use most, with block counts. Need a different size? Use the circle generator.
5 × 5
7 × 7
9 × 9
11 × 11
13 × 13
15 × 15
17 × 17
19 × 19
21 × 21
23 × 23
25 × 25
27 × 27
29 × 29
31 × 31
35 × 35
41 × 41
51 × 51
61 × 61
75 × 75
101 × 101
How to read a circle chart
Every filled square is one block. Build one row at a time, starting with the widest row through the middle — it is the easiest to centre, and the rest of the circle hangs off it symmetrically. Each quarter mirrors the others, so once one quarter is right you can copy it round.
Charts work well up to about 31 blocks. Past that, counting squares on a picture becomes error-prone, and the generator’s row-by-row plan with click-to-mark progress is a far more reliable way to build.
Why small circles look like diamonds
Below 9 blocks across there simply are not enough blocks to describe a curve, so the outline steps in sharp diagonals. That is the mathematically correct pixel circle at that size, not a flaw in the chart. If a small circle looks wrong in your build, the fix is a larger diameter, not a different pattern.
FAQ
What is a Minecraft circle chart?
A pre-drawn blueprint showing exactly which blocks to place for a circle of a given diameter. Each square is one block. Count the blocks in each row and copy the pattern in game.
Which circle size should I use?
Odd diameters have a single centre block, which makes towers and pillars easier to align. Below 9 blocks a circle reads as a diamond; from 13 it curves properly; 25 and above looks genuinely round.
Can I get a size that is not on this page?
Yes. The circle generator handles any diameter up to 512, plus thickness, filled discs, ovals and a row-by-row build plan with progress marking.
How many blocks does a Minecraft circle need?
The count is listed under each chart. A 21 block ring needs far fewer blocks than people expect, because only the outline is placed, not the interior.