Kilograms to Metric Tons (kg to t) Converter
1 kilogram (kg) = 0.001 metric tons (t). To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply by 0.001: 23 kg × 0.001 = 0.023 t. Also searched as kilo to metric ton, kilos to metric ton.
Quick facts
- 1 kg = 0.001 t
- 1 t = 1,000 kg
- Formula: t = kg × 0.001
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.001
How to convert kilograms to metric tons
- Take the value in kilograms.
- Multiply it by 0.001 (the number of metric tons in one kilogram).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a typical checked-bag allowance): 23 kg × 0.001 = 0.023 t.
To convert metric tons back to kilograms, multiply by 1,000, or divide by 0.001.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.
Kilograms to Metric Tons conversion table
| Kilograms [kg] | Metric Tons [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 0.00001 t |
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001 t |
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 3 kg | 0.003 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 1000 kg | 1 t |
kg to t chart from 1 to 100
- 1 kg 0.001 t
- 2 kg 0.002 t
- 3 kg 0.003 t
- 4 kg 0.004 t
- 5 kg 0.005 t
- 6 kg 0.006 t
- 7 kg 0.007 t
- 8 kg 0.008 t
- 9 kg 0.009 t
- 10 kg 0.01 t
- 11 kg 0.011 t
- 12 kg 0.012 t
- 13 kg 0.013 t
- 14 kg 0.014 t
- 15 kg 0.015 t
- 16 kg 0.016 t
- 17 kg 0.017 t
- 18 kg 0.018 t
- 19 kg 0.019 t
- 20 kg 0.02 t
- 25 kg 0.025 t
- 30 kg 0.03 t
- 35 kg 0.035 t
- 40 kg 0.04 t
- 45 kg 0.045 t
- 50 kg 0.05 t
- 55 kg 0.055 t
- 60 kg 0.06 t
- 65 kg 0.065 t
- 70 kg 0.07 t
- 75 kg 0.075 t
- 80 kg 0.08 t
- 85 kg 0.085 t
- 90 kg 0.09 t
- 95 kg 0.095 t
- 100 kg 0.1 t
Metric Tons to Kilograms conversion table
| Metric Tons [t] | Kilograms [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 10 kg |
| 0.1 t | 100 kg |
| 1 t | 1000 kg |
| 2 t | 2000 kg |
| 3 t | 3000 kg |
| 5 t | 5000 kg |
| 10 t | 10000 kg |
| 20 t | 20000 kg |
| 50 t | 50000 kg |
| 100 t | 100000 kg |
| 1000 t | 1000000 kg |
Kilograms vs Metric Tons
| Kilogram | Metric Ton | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | kg | t |
| Equals | 1 kg = 0.001 t | 1 t = 1,000 kg |
What is a kilogram?
The SI base unit of mass, defined today by a fixed value of the Planck constant. The standard mass unit worldwide for body weight, groceries, and shipping outside the US.
What is a metric ton?
Equal to 1,000 kilograms, also called a tonne. Used for freight, industrial output, and vehicle weights internationally.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in a kilogram?
There are 0.001 metric tons in 1 kilogram (1 kg = 0.001 t).
How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
There are 1,000 kilograms in 1 metric ton (1 t = 1000 kg).
How do I convert kilograms to metric tons?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. For example, 10 kg × 0.001 = 0.01 t. To convert back, multiply by 1,000.
What is 10 kg in metric tons?
10 kg = 0.01 t.
What is 100 kg in metric tons?
100 kg = 0.1 t.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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