Convert Metric Ton to Kilogram
Use this free converter to change metric tons (t) into kilograms (kg). Metric ton and kilogram both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 t equals 1000 kg, and 1 kg equals 0.001 t.
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Kilogram (kg)
1000
1 t = 1000 kg
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Metric Ton | Kilogram |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1,000 | 1000000 |
How to convert Metric Ton to Kilogram
Multiply the metric ton value by 1000 to get kilograms.
- Enter the number of metric tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilograms.
- Worked example: 15 t × 1000 = 15000 kg.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilogram to metric ton).
About these units
Metric Ton (t)
- Definition
- A metric ton or tonne (t) equals 1,000 kilograms and is the metric unit for large masses.
- History
- It was adopted with the metric system as a convenient multiple of the kilogram.
- Current use
- Metric tons quantify cargo, industrial materials, vehicle weights, and carbon emissions.
Kilogram (kg)
- Definition
- The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the value of the Planck constant.
- History
- It was originally the mass of one liter of water, then a platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris until the 2019 redefinition.
- Current use
- The kilogram is the global standard for weighing goods, people, and ingredients in science and commerce.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
There are 1000 kg in 1 t. To convert, multiply the number of metric tons by 1000.
How do I convert metric tons to kilograms?
Multiply the metric ton value by 1000 to get kilograms. For example, 10 t = 10000 kg.
Is this metric ton-to-kilogram converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Metric Ton to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Metric Ton equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 1000 kg |
| Gram (g) | 1000000 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1000000000 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1000000000000 µg |
| Pound (lb) | 2204.6226 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35273.962 oz |
| Stone (st) | 157.47304 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 1.1023113 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.98420653 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5000000 ct |