Kilograms to Metric tons Converter (kg to ton)
Enter a value in kilograms to see it in metric tons instantly, or type in the metric tons box to convert the other way. 1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons, and 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms.
This page uses the metric ton (tonne, written MT in India): 1,000 kg. The US short ton is 907.185 kg and the UK long ton is 1,016.05 kg; both are available in the unit list above. Kg to mt, kg to tonne and kg to metric ton all mean the same 1,000 kg conversion.
1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons. Formula: t = kg × 0.001 (or kg ÷ 1,000)
1 kilogram in all weight units
| Milligrams (mg) | 1,000,000 |
| Grams (g) | 1,000 |
| Metric tons (t) | 0.001 |
| Ounces (oz) | 35.273962 |
| Pounds (lb) | 2.2046226 |
| Stones (st) | 0.15747304 |
| US tons (US ton) | 0.0011023113 |
| UK tons (UK ton) | 0.0009842065 |
| Newtons (N) | 9.80665 |
How to convert kilograms to metric tons
t = kg × 0.001
Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. To convert metric tons back to kilograms, multiply by 1,000, or divide by 0.001.
Example: 5 kilograms × 0.001 = 0.005 metric tons.
Kilograms to Metric tons conversion table
| Kilograms | Metric tons |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 60 kg | 0.06 t |
| 70 kg | 0.07 t |
| 75 kg | 0.075 t |
| 80 kg | 0.08 t |
| 90 kg | 0.09 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 200 kg | 0.2 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 1,000 kg | 1 t |
| Metric tons | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 4 t | 4,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 7 t | 7,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 9 t | 9,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 40 t | 40,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 60 t | 60,000 kg |
| 70 t | 70,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 80 t | 80,000 kg |
| 90 t | 90,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 200 t | 200,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
About the kilogram and the metric ton
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 in terms of the Planck constant. Body weight, groceries and luggage use kilograms in most of the world.
The metric ton (tonne, sometimes written MT) is 1,000 kg. Freight, agricultural produce and vehicle weights are quoted in tons.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in a kilogram?
There are 0.001 metric tons in 1 kilogram. For any number of kilograms, multiply by 0.001.
How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms. To convert metric tons to kilograms, multiply by 1,000 or divide by 0.001.
What is 5 kilograms in metric tons?
5 kilograms = 0.005 metric tons (5 × 0.001).
Is the kg to ton conversion exact?
Yes. The 1959 international agreement defined the avoirdupois pound as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so the ounce, stone and ton factors are exact too. Newtons use standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s², which is also an exact defined value. Results are rounded to eight significant digits for display.
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Conversion factors are exact international definitions where one exists and standard reference values elsewhere. Results are rounded to 8 significant digits.