Smaller Units
Functional Little Blocks for more modern versions
About this Mod
Smaller Units is a mod about making blocks small...
Smaller Units supports all scales from 1/2 to 1/16 by default, but can go as low as 1/256!
In places, SU can even out perform vanilla.
Also works with shader packs, such as Rethinking Voxels
[I need to get screenshots for the recipes]
For now, use JEI/MEI for the shrinker/grower recipes
To get a unit space, place the shrinker on its own in the crafting grid
To make the unit space larger, place the grower on the grid with a unit space
To make it smaller, place a shrinker on the grid with a unit space
Icon thanks to DrinkSomeMilk.
Available Versions
How to Install Smaller Units on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Smaller Units". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Smaller Units server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Smaller Units compatible with fabric and forge?
Smaller Units officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Smaller Units – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smaller Units consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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