🔧 Tools & Hardware

Can I Bring Tape Measures on a Plane?

Carry-on Bag

Allowed

Checked Bag

Allowed

TSA Details

Allowed in both.

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TSA officers make the final call. Verify on the official TSA website before flying.

Also known as

tape measuremeasuring taperetractable tape measureStanley tapemeasuring tool

More Tools & Hardware

Axes and Hatchets

Carry-onNot Permitted

Box Cutters

Carry-onNot Permitted

Camp Stoves

Carry-onRestrictions Apply

CheckedRestrictions Apply

Car Parts

Carry-onRestrictions Apply

CheckedRestrictions Apply

Cattle Prods

Carry-onNot Permitted

Crowbars

Carry-onNot Permitted