How to convert kilograms to metric tons
t = kg × 0.001Multiply the value in kilograms by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).
A kilogram is smaller than a metric ton: it takes 1,000 kilograms to make one metric ton.
Worked examples
- 1 kilogram1 kg × 0.001 = 0.001 t
- 5 kilograms5 kg × 0.001 = 0.005 t
- 10 kilograms10 kg × 0.001 = 0.01 t
- 20 kilograms20 kg × 0.001 = 0.02 t
- 100 kilograms100 kg × 0.001 = 0.1 t
Kilograms to metric tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| 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 |
| 3 kg | 0.003 t |
| 4 kg | 0.004 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 6 kg | 0.006 t |
| 7 kg | 0.007 t |
| 8 kg | 0.008 t |
| 9 kg | 0.009 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 12 kg | 0.012 t |
| 15 kg | 0.015 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 30 kg | 0.03 t |
| 40 kg | 0.04 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 75 kg | 0.075 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 1,000 kg | 1 t |
About the units
Kilogram (kg)
The SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 through the Planck constant. A litre of water has a mass of almost exactly 1 kg.
Metric ton (t)
Exactly 1,000 kg. Used worldwide for vehicles, cargo and commodities; about 10% more than a US short ton.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in one kilogram?
There are 0.001 metric tons in one kilogram, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilograms to metric tons?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. For example, 10 kg × 0.001 = 0.01 t.
How many kilograms are in one metric ton?
One metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.001.
What is 10 kilograms in metric tons?
10 kg = 0.01 t.
Is this kg to t converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.