Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
One kilogram equals 0.001 metric tons. Type any value to convert kilograms to metric tons instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
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How to convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply by 0.001. One kilogram equals 0.001 t, and one metric ton equals 1,000 kg.
- Take the value in kilograms — for example 7.5 kg.
- Multiply by 0.001 (the number of metric tons in one kilogram).
- 7.5 × 0.001 = 0.0075 t.
Shortcut: the factor is a power of ten, so just move the decimal point 3 places to the left.
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 |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 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 |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
About converting Kilograms to Metric Tons
Kilograms (kg) and Metric Tons (t) are both units of weight. The exact factor is 1 kg = 0.001 t, so multiply by 0.001 to go from kilograms to metric tons (or divide to go back).
The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Metric Tons to Kilograms converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.
Real-world weight in kilograms and metric tons
| Example | Kilograms | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| An Olympic men's barbell | 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| A typical checked-bag limit (economy) | ≈ 23 kg | ≈ 0.023 t |
| A typical family car | ≈ 1,500 kg | ≈ 1.5 t |
“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.
The units
The SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant at 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s.
Used for: Body weight and goods almost everywhere.
The metric ton: 1,000 kg.
Used for: Freight, vehicles and industry. Not the same as the US short ton (907.18 kg).
These factors are exact: since 1959 the avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, and the ounce as 1/16 of that.