Convert Kilograms to metric tons
1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons · t = kg ÷ 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping, to metric tons, used for freight, commodities, and emissions reporting. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Kilograms to metric tons conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric tons (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 |
| 15 kg | 0.015 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 75 kg | 0.075 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 1,000 kg | 1 t |
The formula
t = kg ÷ 1,000Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many metric tons are in a kilogram?
- There are 0.001 metric tons in 1 kilogram. The formula is t = kg ÷ 1,000.
- How do you convert kilograms to metric tons?
- Use the formula t = kg ÷ 1,000. For example, 10 kilograms equals 0.01 metric tons.
- Is the kilograms to metric tons conversion exact?
- Yes. Kilograms and metric tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is kg short for?
- kg is the standard symbol for kilogram (also written as kilos). t is the symbol for metric ton.