Kilograms to Metric Tons Converter (kg to t)
1 kg = 0.001 t, so divide kilograms by 1,000. Convert kilograms to metric tons (tonnes) for freight, elevators and CO2 totals, with kg and t charts.
Metric Ton (t) = Kilogram (kg) × 0.001
Kilogram (kg): The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the value of the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium prototype kept near Paris.
Metric Ton (t): A metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is heavier than the 907.18474 kg US short ton and lighter than the 1,016.0469088 kg long ton.
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
Weights that start out in kilograms often have to be reported in tonnes: a freight invoice, a farm's harvest total, a recycling count or a carbon footprint. Dividing by 1,000 does it, because the metric ton is defined as exactly 1,000 kg, which makes 2,400 kg equal to 2.4 t.
Equipment ratings are a common case. European elevator plates give a rated load in kilograms with a matching number of people, and trailers are grouped by maximum mass; the charts here show those kilogram figures as tonnes alongside the larger loads met in shipping. Above a few thousand kilograms, tonnes keep the numbers short.
How to use this tool
- Type a value in the Kilogram box to see it in metric tons, or type in the Metric Ton box to convert the other way.
- Press ⇄ to swap the two units, or Load example for a typical value.
- Check the charts below for common values; for other units, open the Weight & Mass converter.
Formula
Metric Ton (t) = Kilogram (kg) × 0.001
Kilogram (kg) = Metric Ton (t) × 1000
Both factors come from exact definitions: 1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms and 1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons (shown to 12 significant digits).
Example
Two conversions worked with the same factors the converter uses:
630 kg × 0.001 = 0.63 t
2.4 t × 1000 = 2400 kg
Kilogram to Metric Ton chart
Common values from kilograms to metric tons, rounded to four decimal places.
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 630 | 0.63 |
| 750 | 0.75 |
| 900 | 0.9 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 1,250 | 1.25 |
| 1,600 | 1.6 |
| 2,000 | 2 |
| 2,400 | 2.4 |
| 3,000 | 3 |
| 3,500 | 3.5 |
| 4,500 | 4.5 |
| 6,000 | 6 |
| 8,000 | 8 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
| 16,000 | 16 |
| 24,000 | 24 |
| 32,000 | 32 |
| 50,000 | 50 |
| 1,000,000 | 1,000 |
Metric Ton to Kilogram chart
The reverse direction for values people often look up.
| Metric Ton (t) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.05 | 50 |
| 0.3 | 300 |
| 0.6 | 600 |
| 0.9 | 900 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 1.6 | 1,600 |
| 2.4 | 2,400 |
| 6 | 6,000 |
| 9 | 9,000 |
| 13 | 13,000 |
| 22 | 22,000 |
| 35 | 35,000 |
| 60 | 60,000 |
Kilogram ratings worth reading in tonnes
| Rating | Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per person assumed in elevator ratings (EN 81) | 75 | 0.075 |
| Elevator rated for 8 people (EN 81) | 630 | 0.63 |
| Light trailer category O1, maximum | 750 | 0.75 |
| US short ton, 2,000 lb | 907.1847 | 0.9072 |
| Elevator rated for 13 people (EN 81) | 1,000 | 1 |
| UK long ton, 2,240 lb | 1,016.05 | 1.016 |
Quick mental estimate
Divide by 1,000 by counting three digits in from the right: 2,400 kg → 2.4 t and 630 kg → 0.63 t. For a sense of scale, a tonne is about the mass of a cubic meter of water. The conversion is exact.
Use the converter or the charts when the exact figure matters.
The two units
Kilogram (kg): The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the value of the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium prototype kept near Paris.
Metric Ton (t): A metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is heavier than the 907.18474 kg US short ton and lighter than the 1,016.0469088 kg long ton.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms make a tonne?
Exactly 1,000, so 500 kg is half a tonne and 250 kg a quarter. Below about 100 kg the tonne figure becomes a small decimal, such as 0.075 t for 75 kg. A US short ton, by comparison, is 907.18474 kg.
How do I convert kilograms of CO2 into tonnes?
Divide by 1,000, exactly as for any other mass. Carbon footprints are usually reported in tonnes of CO2 equivalent (t CO2e), so 4,600 kg CO2e becomes 4.6 t CO2e.
Why does an elevator plate show both people and kilograms?
Under the European lift standard EN 81-20 the rated load is divided by 75 kg per person and rounded down, so a 630 kg car is marked for 8 people and a 1,000 kg car for 13.
How precise is the result?
The converter uses the exact definitions above with browser floating-point arithmetic and shows up to 12 significant digits. The charts round to four decimal places for reading.
Sources
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