Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
1 kilogram (kg) equals 0.001 metric tons (t).
1 kg = 0.001 t
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk kilogram to metric ton converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Kilogram to Metric Ton
- 1 kg = 0.001 t
- 1 t = 1000 kg
- Example: convert 15 kg to t: 15 kg = 15 × 0.001 t = 0.015 t
Formula
t = kg ÷ 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
- 1 t = 1000 kg (accepted for use with the SI)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram definition: kilogram; Metric Ton definition: metric ton.
Worked examples
- A car weighing 1500 kg is 1.5 t.
1500 kg × 0.001 = 1.5 t - A loaded truck of 40000 kg is 40 t.
40000 kg × 0.001 = 40 t
Kilogram to Metric Ton conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001 t |
| 0.25 kg | 0.00025 t |
| 0.5 kg | 0.0005 t |
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 2.5 kg | 0.0025 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 |
| 23 kg | 0.023 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 30 kg | 0.03 t |
| 40 kg | 0.04 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 |
| 90 kg | 0.09 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 150 kg | 0.15 t |
| 1000 kg | 1 t |
Where it's used
Large masses in kilograms are converted to metric tons (tonnes) for freight, vehicles and production totals. Divide by 1000.
Kilogram to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 kg equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram to gram | 1000 g |
| kilogram to milligram | 1000000 mg |
| kilogram to microgram | 1000000000 µg |
| kilogram to metric ton | 0.001 t |
| kilogram to pound | 2.204622622 lb |
| kilogram to ounce | 35.27396195 oz |
| kilogram to stone | 0.1574730444 st |
| kilogram to short ton | 0.001102311311 ton (US) |
| kilogram to long ton | 0.0009842065276 ton (UK) |
| kilogram to grain | 15432.35835 gr |
| kilogram to troy ounce | 32.15074657 oz t |
| kilogram to carat | 5000 ct |
Frequently asked questions
Is a metric ton 1000 kg?
Yes, exactly. It is about 1.102 US (short) tons.
How many metric tons are in 1 kilogram?
1 kg = 0.001 t.
How do I convert kilograms to metric tons?
Multiply the value in kg by 0.001, or divide it by 1000. For example, 15 kg × 0.001 = 0.015 t.
Is the kg to t conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kg is exactly 0.001 t.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
Cite this page
APA
Scientific Converters. (2026, October 15). Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://scientificconverters.com/mass/kilograms-to-metric-tons/
IEEE
Scientific Converters, "Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons," scientificconverters.com. Accessed: Oct. 17, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://scientificconverters.com/mass/kilograms-to-metric-tons/