A metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1,000 kg. Freight, aggregates, harvests and CO₂ figures use tonnes; scales and delivery notes use kilograms.
Where you'll meet this conversion
- A 20 t load of gravel is 20,000 kg.
- A 1.5 t car weighs 1,500 kg.
- 0.75 t of grain is 750 kg.
Common mistake
Confusing the metric ton (1,000 kg) with the US short ton (907 kg) and the UK long ton (1,016 kg). "Ton" without "metric" is ambiguous — check which one a document means.
Quick answer: one metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. So to convert metric tons to kilograms, multiply by 1,000.
How to convert metric tons to kilograms
kilograms = metric tons × 1,000
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms — the unit of cargo, CO₂ emissions and industrial output.
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, since 2019 defined via the Planck constant rather than a physical metal cylinder in Paris.
Metric ton to Kilogram conversion table
| Metric ton (t) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 10 kg |
| 0.1 t | 100 kg |
| 0.25 t | 250 kg |
| 0.4 t | 400 kg |
| 0.75 t | 750 kg |
| 1.25 t | 1,250 kg |
| 1.75 t | 1,750 kg |
| 2.5 t | 2,500 kg |
| 3.5 t | 3,500 kg |
| 4.5 t | 4,500 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 14 t | 14,000 kg |
| 16 t | 16,000 kg |
| 18 t | 18,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 24 t | 24,000 kg |
| 26 t | 26,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 35 t | 35,000 kg |
| 45 t | 45,000 kg |
| 55 t | 55,000 kg |
| 65 t | 65,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 85 t | 85,000 kg |
| 95 t | 95,000 kg |
| 110 t | 110,000 kg |
| 125 t | 125,000 kg |
| 175 t | 175,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 350 t | 350,000 kg |
| 450 t | 450,000 kg |
| 600 t | 600,000 kg |
| 750 t | 750,000 kg |
| 900 t | 900,000 kg |
| 1,500 t | 1,500,000 kg |
| 2,500 t | 2,500,000 kg |
| 10,000 t | 10,000,000 kg |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilogram to Metric ton converter, or read our complete guide to weight conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one metric ton?
One metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. Multiply any metric ton value by 1,000 to get kilograms.
What is 10 metric tons in kilograms?
10 metric tons equal 10,000 kilograms (10 × 1,000).
Is the metric ton to kilogram conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (1,000) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
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