Convert tonnes to kg
Metric tons to kilograms. Enter a value to convert, or use the tonnes to kg chart further down the page.
1 metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. Going the other way, 1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons.
How to convert tonnes to kg
To convert metric tons to kilograms, multiply the metric ton value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
kg = t × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 t to kilograms:
15 t = 15,000 kg
tonnes to kg conversion chart
Use this tonnes to kg table for quick reference without typing anything.
| metric tons (t) | kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 10 kg |
| 0.1 t | 100 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 |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
What is a metric ton?
The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris.
Frequently asked questions
How many kg are in a metric ton?
1 tonnes equals 1,000 kg. Going the other way, 1 kg is 0.001 tonnes.
How do you convert tonnes to kg?
To convert metric tons to kilograms, multiply the metric ton value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 tonnes in kg?
10 tonnes equals 10,000 kg. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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