Canned Soup
Canned soup contains liquid, so cans over 3.4 oz should go in checked baggage rather than carry-on.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Soup is a liquid, so in carry-on each can or container must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and fit in your quart-size bag — a standard soup can (10-19 oz) is too large. TSA's general rule: anything you can pour, spill, or spread that's larger than 3.4 oz belongs in checked baggage.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No size restriction in checked baggage — this is the better place for standard-size soup cans.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
Cushion cans well in checked baggage to avoid denting or leaking onto other items.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I pack canned soup in my carry-on?
- Only in containers of 3.4 oz or less. A standard soup can holds more liquid than that, so TSA recommends packing full-size cans in checked baggage instead.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
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