Clear an Area (Fill With Air)
Delete a region of blocks by filling it with air
✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026Fills an 11×11×11 region with air, deleting everything inside instantly without dropping items. The coordinates ~ ~ ~ to ~10 ~10 ~10 mean from your position to 10 blocks in each direction. Adjust the offsets for different sizes — /fill ~ ~ ~ ~20 ~20 ~20 air clears a 21×21×21 cube.
/fill ~ ~ ~ ~10 ~10 ~10 air- Java: yes
- Bedrock: yes
- Command block: yes
- Needs cheats / OP: yes
How to use
- Stand at one corner of the area you want cleared.
- Open chat and paste the command.
- Adjust the offset numbers (~10) to match your desired region size.
- Press Enter — the area is emptied instantly (no drops).
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