Convert Metric tons to kilograms
1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms · kg = t × 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from metric tons, used for freight, commodities, and emissions reporting, to kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Metric tons to kilograms conversion table
| Metric tons (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
The formula
kg = t × 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 kilograms are in a metric ton?
- There are 1,000 kilograms in 1 metric ton. The formula is kg = t × 1,000.
- How do you convert metric tons to kilograms?
- Use the formula kg = t × 1,000. For example, 10 metric tons equals 10,000 kilograms.
- Is the metric tons to kilograms conversion exact?
- Yes. Metric tons and kilograms are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is t short for?
- t is the standard symbol for metric ton (also written as tonnes). kg is the symbol for kilogram.