Convert Metric Tons to Kilograms
1 metric ton (t) equals 1000 kilograms (kg).
1 t = 1000 kg
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Metric Ton to Kilogram
- 1 t = 1000 kg
- 1 kg = 0.001 t
- Example: convert 15 t to kg: 15 t = 15 × 1000 kg = 15000 kg
Formula
kg = t × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 t = 1000 kg (accepted for use with the SI)
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Metric Ton definition: metric ton; Kilogram definition: kilogram.
Worked examples
- A 3.5 t van limit is 3500 kg.
3.5 t × 1000 = 3500 kg - 0.75 t is 750 kg.
0.75 t × 1000 = 750 kg
Metric Ton to Kilogram conversion table
| Metric Tons (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 t | 500 kg |
| 1 t | 1000 kg |
| 1.5 t | 1500 kg |
| 2 t | 2000 kg |
| 3 t | 3000 kg |
| 5 t | 5000 kg |
| 10 t | 10000 kg |
| 20 t | 20000 kg |
| 25 t | 25000 kg |
| 40 t | 40000 kg |
| 50 t | 50000 kg |
| 100 t | 100000 kg |
| 1000 t | 1000000 kg |
Where it's used
Tonnage values are converted to kilograms for load calculations and weighbridge records. Multiply by 1000.
Metric Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 t equals |
|---|---|
| metric ton to kilogram | 1000 kg |
| metric ton to gram | 1000000 g |
| metric ton to milligram | 1000000000 mg |
| metric ton to microgram | 1000000000000 µg |
| metric ton to pound | 2204.622622 lb |
| metric ton to ounce | 35273.96195 oz |
| metric ton to stone | 157.4730444 st |
| metric ton to short ton | 1.102311311 ton (US) |
| metric ton to long ton | 0.9842065276 ton (UK) |
| metric ton to grain | 15432358.35 gr |
| metric ton to troy ounce | 32150.74657 oz t |
| metric ton to carat | 5000000 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many kg is 2.5 tonnes?
2.5 t = 2500 kg.
How many kilograms are in 1 metric ton?
1 t = 1000 kg.
How do I convert metric tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in t by 1000. For example, 15 t × 1000 = 15000 kg.
Is the t to kg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 t is exactly 1000 kg.
Sources
- 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.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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