⚖️ Kilotonnes to Tonnes (Metric Tons) Converter

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1 kilotonne =
1,000 tonnes
1 tonne =
0.001 kilotonnes
Formula
t = kt × 1,000
Handy values
5 kt = 5,000 t · 10 kt = 10,000 t · 100 kt = 100,000 t

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

1 kt = 1,000 t 1 kilotonne equals 1,000 tonnes

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

↔ Convert tonnes to kilotonnes instead

🧮 Formula

Kilotonnes to Tonnes (Metric Tons)
t = kt × 1,000
Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Kilotonnes
kt = t × 0.001

Where

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

📊 Kilotonnes to Tonnes (Metric Tons) conversion table

Kilotonnes (kt)Tonnes (Metric Tons) (t)
1 kt1,000 t
2 kt2,000 t
3 kt3,000 t
4 kt4,000 t
5 kt5,000 t
6 kt6,000 t
7 kt7,000 t
8 kt8,000 t
9 kt9,000 t
10 kt10,000 t
12 kt12,000 t
14 kt14,000 t
15 kt15,000 t
20 kt20,000 t
21 kt21,000 t
24 kt24,000 t
25 kt25,000 t
30 kt30,000 t
40 kt40,000 t
50 kt50,000 t
60 kt60,000 t
75 kt75,000 t
80 kt80,000 t
100 kt100,000 t
200 kt200,000 t
250 kt250,000 t
300 kt300,000 t
400 kt400,000 t
500 kt500,000 t
750 kt750,000 t
1,000 kt1,000,000 t

📘 About these units

Kilotonne (kt). A kilotonne is 1,000 tonnes (one million kilograms).

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 kilotonne?

There are 1,000 tonnes in one kilotonne.

How do I convert kilotonnes to tonnes?

Multiply the number of kilotonnes by 1,000. For example, 10 kilotonnes equal 10,000 tonnes.

How many kilotonnes are in one tonne?

One tonne equals 0.001 kilotonnes.

How many tonnes is 12 kilotonnes?

12,000 tonnes. Other common values: 5 kilotonnes = 5,000 tonnes and 100 kilotonnes = 100,000 tonnes.

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