Convert Metric Tons to Kilograms
Convert Metric Tons to Kilograms instantly. 1 Metric Ton (t) equals 1,000 Kilograms (kg).
Metric Tons to Kilograms conversion table
| Metric Tons (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
1 Metric Ton = 1,000 Kilograms · multiply Metric Tons by 1,000
About converting Metric Tons to Kilograms
Metric Tons (t) and Kilograms (kg) are both units of weight & mass, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Metric Tons figure by 1,000. Ten Metric Tons comes to 10,000 Kilograms, and a hundred works out at 100,000 Kilograms.
Rule of thumb: going from Metric Tons to Kilograms multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Metric Ton is already 1,000 Kilograms. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.
What is a Kilogram?
The kilogram was the last SI unit still defined by a physical object — the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in a vault near Paris since 1889. The problem was that it drifted. Careful comparisons against its official copies showed the masses diverging by tens of micrograms, and because the prototype simply was the kilogram by definition, there was no way to say which side had changed. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, so any properly equipped lab can now realise a kilogram from physics rather than from an artefact.
To put both in perspective: a small car weighs about 1.5 metric tons, while a liter of water weighs about a kilogram.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilograms to Metric Tons converter, or browse all Weight & Mass converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilograms are in one Metric Ton?
There are 1,000 Kilograms in one Metric Ton.
How do I convert Metric Tons to Kilograms?
Multiply the number of Metric Tons by 1,000. For example, 10 Metric Tons = 10,000 Kilograms.
What is 100 Metric Tons in Kilograms?
100 Metric Tons is equal to 100,000 Kilograms.
How do I convert Kilograms to Metric Tons?
Multiply the Kilograms value by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
Is this Metric Tons to Kilograms conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Metric Ton = 1,000 Kilograms is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.
What is a Kilogram?
The kilogram was the last SI unit still defined by a physical object — the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in a vault near Paris since 1889. The problem was that it drifted. Careful comparisons against its official copies showed the masses diverging by tens of micrograms, and because the prototype simply was the kilogram by definition, there was no way to say which side had changed. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, so any properly equipped lab can now realise a kilogram from physics rather than from an artefact.