Can I take toothpaste on a plane?
Yes — but it's a gel. Cabin tubes 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller; full tubes in checked baggage.
Does toothpaste count as a liquid for airport security?
Toothpaste is a gel under TSA, UK and EU rules. Travel-sized tubes (75ml is common) fit the cabin rule.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedToothpaste is a gel under TSA, UK and EU rules. Travel-sized tubes (75ml is common) fit the cabin rule.
Each container 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller, all fitting inside one clear 1-quart / 1-litre bag.
Any size in checked baggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Is toothpaste a liquid for TSA?
Yes — it's classed as a gel. Cabin tubes must be 3.4oz / 100ml or smaller.
LiquidLimits.com is a travel planning tool, not an official airport or government source. Rules can change between trips and between terminals. Always check the official airport or aviation security guidance before you travel, and when in doubt pack to the stricter 100ml cabin-bag rule.