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Straw

Straw is a junk item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.1. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Straw at a glance

Straw icon

Junk Miscellaneous

It weighs 0.1.

Weight0.1
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What it is and how to use it

Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.

More: Item database.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.Straw2Junk
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Straw is on 16 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Crate Fountain CupsSpiffo's dining room (box)50%4
Store Counter Straws NapkinsConvenience store (cupboard)50%4
Spiffos Kitchen CupsSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)40%4
Store Kitchen CupsJay's Chicken kitchen (cupboard); Mexican Restaurant (cupboard); Pizza Restaurant (cupboard); and 4 more places38%4
Juice Stand DrinksJuice stand (cupboard)28%4
Theatre DrinksArena kitchen (cupboard); Theatre kitchen (cupboard)27%4
Bin CrepeSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)17%4
Jays Dining CounterJay's Chicken dining room (cupboard)17%4

It is on 8 more tables with smaller shares.

Inside bags and cases: Paper Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Straw weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Straw?

Base.Straw2.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.