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💧 3-1-1 Liquids Bag Checker Preset

100 ml Liquid Bottles on a Plane: Exact TSA Limit

Volume & Exemption Status

100 ml (3.4 fl oz) — Maximum Legal Size

Governed by international 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) LAGs regulations

✓ Carry-On Permitted — Maximum Allowed

💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →

TSA & Aviation Security Rule Summary

100 ml (3.4 fl oz) is the exact international standard maximum volume for any single liquid, aerosol, or gel container carried through airport passenger security.

Governing Standard: ICAO Annex 17 & TSA Regulations TSA Liquids Rule: 3.4 Ounces or 100 Milliliters ↗

Deep dive: The 3-1-1 liquids rule explained

Read what counts as a liquid, gel, aerosol, or paste at airport security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3.4 oz the exact same as 100 ml?

100 ml equals 3.38 fluid ounces. Aviation authorities rounded this to 3.4 oz for US travelers.