Science & Engineering

Minecraft Circle Generator (Block Placement Chart)

Generate circles and rings of any diameter for Minecraft builds. The chart shows exactly where to place blocks using the midpoint algorithm Bresenham published in 1965, with filled and hollow modes and live block counts.

How to use
  1. Enter a diameter or pick a preset.
  2. Choose filled or hollow mode.
  3. Check the live block count for your build.
Common sizes
Blocks needed
56 blocks

hollow ring, diameter 15 (radius 7.5)

Diameter
15 blocks
Circumference
47.1 blocks
Fill area (πr²)
176.7 blocks²
For study and estimation. Verify against authoritative data before relying on a result.
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How it's calculated

r = d ÷ 2; a block is filled when √(Δx² + Δy²) ≤ r

d = diameter in blocks, r = radius, Δx, Δy = a block centre offset from the circle centre. A filled disc keeps every cell inside r; a hollow ring keeps only inside cells that touch an outside cell. Area = πr², circumference = 2πr.

Common questions

How does the generator make circles look round in a grid?

It uses Bresenham's midpoint circle algorithm to choose which square blocks best approximate the curve at each step.

What is the difference between filled and hollow?

Filled fills the whole disk with blocks, while hollow only draws the outer ring, which is handy for towers and walls.