Common oval sizes
Oval chart
How to build an oval in Minecraft
- Set width and heightWidth runs east-west and height runs north-south. Odd sizes give a single center line.
- Mark both center linesPlace markers where the blue lines cross so the long and short axes line up.
- Build the flat sidesLay the four longest rows first; ovals have long straight runs on their flat sides.
- Fill the curvesBuild one quarter from the row list and mirror it to the other three.
FAQ
How do you make an oval in Minecraft?
Set a width and height in the generator. It marks every block whose center falls inside the ellipse. Build it row by row from the list, the same way as a circle.
What is the WorldEdit command for an oval?
Use //hcyl <block> <x radius>,<z radius> 1 for an outline or //cyl for a filled oval. For a 21 × 13 oval that is //hcyl stone 10,6 1.
Can I make an egg shape?
An egg is wider at one end, which an ellipse is not. Build an oval and then widen one end by hand, or join two ovals of different heights.
Does it work for Bedrock?
Yes. The blueprint is the same on Java and Bedrock.