⚖️ Kilograms to Tonnes (Metric Tons) Converter

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1 kilogram =
0.001 tonnes
1 tonne =
1,000 kilograms
Formula
t = kg × 0.001
Handy values
100 kg = 0.1 t · 1,000 kg = 1 t · 10,000 kg = 10 t

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⚡ Kilograms to Tonnes (Metric Tons): the quick answer

1 kg = 0.001 t 1 kilogram equals 0.001 tonnes

To convert kilograms to tonnes, multiply the value by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply tonnes by 1,000 to get kilograms.

↔ Convert tonnes to kilograms instead

🧮 Formula

Kilograms to Tonnes (Metric Tons)
t = kg × 0.001
Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Kilograms
kg = t × 1,000

Where

  • kg = the weight in kilograms
  • t = the weight in tonnes
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per kilogram) ÷ (kilograms per tonne).

📊 Kilograms to Tonnes (Metric Tons) conversion table

Kilograms (kg)Tonnes (Metric Tons) (t)
1 kg0.001 t
5 kg0.005 t
10 kg0.01 t
25 kg0.025 t
50 kg0.05 t
100 kg0.1 t
250 kg0.25 t
500 kg0.5 t
1,000 kg1 t
2,500 kg2.5 t
5,000 kg5 t
10,000 kg10 t
100,000 kg100 t
1,000,000 kg1,000 t

📘 About these units

Kilogram (kg). The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, groceries and luggage worldwide.

Tonne (t). A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kilograms, used for vehicles, cargo, steel and crops.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many tonnes are in one kilogram?

There are 0.001 tonnes in one kilogram.

How do I convert kilograms to tonnes?

Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. For example, 10 kilograms equal 0.01 tonnes.

How many kilograms are in one tonne?

One tonne equals 1,000 kilograms.

How many tonnes is 1,000 kilograms?

1 tonne. Other common values: 100 kilograms = 0.1 tonnes and 10,000 kilograms = 10 tonnes.

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