Kilogram to Metric ton Converter
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Quick answer: one kilogram equals 0.001 metric tons. So to convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply by 0.001.
How to convert kilograms to metric tons
metric tons = kilograms × 0.001
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, since 2019 defined via the Planck constant rather than a physical metal cylinder in Paris.
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms — the unit of cargo, CO₂ emissions and industrial output.
Kilogram to Metric ton conversion table
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 0.00001 t |
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001 t |
| 0.25 kg | 0.00025 t |
| 0.4 kg | 0.0004 t |
| 0.75 kg | 0.00075 t |
| 1.25 kg | 0.00125 t |
| 1.75 kg | 0.00175 t |
| 2.5 kg | 0.0025 t |
| 3.5 kg | 0.0035 t |
| 4.5 kg | 0.0045 t |
| 6 kg | 0.006 t |
| 8 kg | 0.008 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 12 kg | 0.012 t |
| 14 kg | 0.014 t |
| 16 kg | 0.016 t |
| 18 kg | 0.018 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 24 kg | 0.024 t |
| 26 kg | 0.026 t |
| 30 kg | 0.03 t |
| 35 kg | 0.035 t |
| 45 kg | 0.045 t |
| 55 kg | 0.055 t |
| 65 kg | 0.065 t |
| 75 kg | 0.075 t |
| 85 kg | 0.085 t |
| 95 kg | 0.095 t |
| 110 kg | 0.11 t |
| 125 kg | 0.125 t |
| 175 kg | 0.175 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 350 kg | 0.35 t |
| 450 kg | 0.45 t |
| 600 kg | 0.6 t |
| 750 kg | 0.75 t |
| 900 kg | 0.9 t |
| 1,500 kg | 1.5 t |
| 2,500 kg | 2.5 t |
| 10,000 kg | 10 t |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Metric ton to Kilogram converter, or read our complete guide to weight conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 0.001 metric tons. Multiply any kilogram value by 0.001 to get metric tons.
What is 10 kilograms in metric tons?
10 kilograms equal 0.01 metric tons (10 × 0.001).
Is the kilogram to metric ton conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.001) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
Is my data stored when I use this converter?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.