Angle Grinder
Angle grinders are power tools and must be packed in checked baggage, not carry-on, regardless of size.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Not allowed. All power tools, including angle grinders, are prohibited in carry-on regardless of size — this is a separate, stricter rule than the 7-inch length exception that applies to hand tools like screwdrivers.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, with the removable lithium battery pack pulled out and packed in carry-on instead, following the spare lithium battery rule. Corded models have no battery to remove.
Special instructions
Cover the grinding disc and secure the tool so it can't switch on accidentally during handling. If it's battery-powered, the battery must travel in carry-on, not with the tool.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can an angle grinder go in carry-on if it's small?
- No — power tools are never allowed in carry-on regardless of size. This is different from hand tools like screwdrivers, which have a 7-inch length exception.
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Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.