Weight & Mass
Kilogram to Metric Tonne Converter
Convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne with the exact formula, a worked example and a quick conversion table.
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Conversion formula
The exact formula applied:
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Conversion formula
t = kg Γ· 1000
kg = t Γ 1000
Worked example
1 kg = 0.001 t
t = kg Γ· 1000
Mass is measured in kilograms; a metric tonne is 1000 kg, and the US short ton differs from the UK long ton.
Quick conversion table
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Tonne (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 0.000001 |
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Reverse conversion table
| Metric Tonne (t) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 |
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
About the two units
kgKilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass.
1 kg = 1 kg
SI Base Unit Weight & Mass
tMetric Tonne
The metric tonne is accepted for use with the SI, equal to 1000 kg.
1 t = 1000 kg
Accepted for Use with SI Weight & Mass
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