Kilograms to Metric Tons

Convert kilograms (kg) to metric tons (t). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 kg = 0.001 t

1 kilogram equals0.001 t
1 metric ton equals1,000 kg
Formulat = kg × 0.001

How to convert kilograms to metric tons

To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001.

t = kg × 0.001

Example

Convert 5 kilograms to metric tons:

5 kg × 0.001 = 0.005 t

Kilogram to metric ton conversion chart

Kilograms to metric tons
Kilograms (kg)Metric Tons (t)
1 kg0.001 t
2 kg0.002 t
3 kg0.003 t
4 kg0.004 t
5 kg0.005 t
6 kg0.006 t
7 kg0.007 t
8 kg0.008 t
9 kg0.009 t
10 kg0.01 t
12 kg0.012 t
15 kg0.015 t
20 kg0.02 t
25 kg0.025 t
30 kg0.03 t
40 kg0.04 t
50 kg0.05 t
60 kg0.06 t
70 kg0.07 t
75 kg0.075 t
80 kg0.08 t
90 kg0.09 t
100 kg0.1 t
150 kg0.15 t
200 kg0.2 t
250 kg0.25 t
500 kg0.5 t
1,000 kg1 t

Going the other way? See the metric tons to kilograms chart.

About the units

Kilogram (kg)

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by a fixed value of the Planck constant.

Metric Ton (t)

A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms, a little more than 2,204 pounds.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in a kilogram?

There are 0.001 metric tons in a kilogram.

How many kilograms are in a metric ton?

There are 1,000 kilograms in a metric ton.

How do you convert kilograms to metric tons?

To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001.

What is 5 kilograms in metric tons?

5 kilograms equals 0.005 metric tons.

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