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Gunpowder at a glance
Material Building & survival
It weighs 0.5.
Weight0.5
Gunpowder
Gunpowder is a material item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.5. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Crafting materials feed the Build 42 crafting menus. Right-click the item or open the crafting window to see every recipe it goes into.
More: Crafting in Build 42 · Base building.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.GunPowder | Material |
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
How to make it
| Recipe | Ingredients (used up) | Tools (kept) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather Gunpowder On any surface | any ammo | any pliers or any vise grips | No skill needed |
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 2 recipes: Make Firecracker, Make Pipe Bomb.
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Crafting and loot tables
Made with:
Used in 2 recipes (as an ingredient or tool):
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Gunpowder weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.5 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Gunpowder?
Base.GunPowder.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.