Metric Tons to Kilograms Converter (t to kg)
1 t = 1,000 kg exactly. Convert metric tons (tonnes) to kilograms for vehicles, freight and harvests, with t to kg and kg to t charts.
Kilogram (kg) = Metric Ton (t) × 1000
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): 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) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
The metric ton, spelled tonne in British English and written with the symbol t, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the unit of vehicle weight limits, cargo manifests, crop harvests and emissions reports in most of the world, while forms, scales and component ratings often ask for the same figure in kilograms.
Converting is a multiplication by 1,000. The real risk is mixing up tons: the US short ton is 907.18474 kg and the UK long ton 1,016.0469088 kg, so check that a "ton" really means a metric ton before converting.
How to use this tool
- Type a value in the Metric Ton box to see it in kilograms, or type in the Kilogram 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
Kilogram (kg) = Metric Ton (t) × 1000
Metric Ton (t) = Kilogram (kg) × 0.001
Both factors come from exact definitions: 1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons and 1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms (shown to 12 significant digits).
Example
Two conversions worked with the same factors the converter uses:
3.5 t × 1000 = 3500 kg
18000 kg × 0.001 = 18 t
Metric Ton to Kilogram chart
Common values from metric tons to kilograms, rounded to four decimal places.
| Metric Ton (t) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.25 | 250 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 0.75 | 750 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 1.2 | 1,200 |
| 1.5 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 2.5 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 3.5 | 3,500 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 7.5 | 7,500 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 12,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 18 | 18,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 26 | 26,000 |
| 30 | 30,000 |
| 40 | 40,000 |
| 44 | 44,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
Kilogram to Metric Ton chart
The reverse direction for values people often look up.
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 800 | 0.8 |
| 1,500 | 1.5 |
| 2,200 | 2.2 |
| 3,500 | 3.5 |
| 7,500 | 7.5 |
| 12,000 | 12 |
| 18,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 | 25 |
| 40,000 | 40 |
| 100,000 | 100 |
Masses given in tonnes
| Item | Metric Ton (t) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Water filling one cubic meter, very nearly | 1 | 1,000 |
| Driving license category B, petrol or diesel vehicle | 3.5 | 3,500 |
| Category C1 truck license, upper limit | 7.5 | 7,500 |
| EU cross-border limit, 5-axle articulated truck | 40 | 40,000 |
| UK limit for a 6-axle articulated truck | 44 | 44,000 |
| Eiffel Tower, metal structure | 7,300 | 7,300,000 |
Quick mental estimate
Multiply by 1,000 by moving the decimal point three places right: 3.5 t → 3,500 kg and 0.75 t → 750 kg. The step itself is exact; the result is only wrong if the starting figure was a short or long ton.
Use the converter or the charts when the exact figure matters.
The two units
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): 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is a tonne the same as a metric ton?
Yes. Tonne is the usual spelling in the UK and in international standards, metric ton is the US name, and both use the symbol t for exactly 1,000 kg. The tonne is not itself an SI unit, but it is accepted for use with the SI.
How is a metric ton different from a US ton?
A metric ton is 1,000 kg, about 10% more than a US short ton of 2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The UK long ton of 2,240 lb (1,016.0469088 kg) is closer to the tonne, about 1.6% heavier.
What is 3.5 tonnes in kilograms?
3,500 kg. It is the upper limit for a petrol or diesel vehicle on a standard car driving license in the UK and EU, and 3,500 kg is also a common maximum braked towing rating for pickups and large SUVs.
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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