Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Kilograms: the quick answer
1 t = 1,000 kg
1 tonne equals 1,000 kilograms
To convert tonnes to kilograms, multiply the value by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply kilograms by 0.001 to get tonnes.
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1 tonne =
1,000 kilograms
1 kilogram =
0.001 tonnes
Formula
kg = t × 1,000
Handy values
5 t = 5,000 kg · 10 t = 10,000 kg · 100 t = 100,000 kg
Conversion at a glance
Formula
Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Kilograms
kg = t × 1,000
Kilograms to Tonnes (Metric Tons)
t = kg × 0.001
Where
- t = the weight in tonnes
- kg = the weight in kilograms
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per tonne) ÷ (kilograms per kilogram).
Tonnes (Metric Tons) to Kilograms conversion table
| Tonnes (Metric Tons) (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 4 t | 4,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 7 t | 7,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 9 t | 9,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 14 t | 14,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 21 t | 21,000 kg |
| 24 t | 24,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 40 t | 40,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 60 t | 60,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 80 t | 80,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 200 t | 200,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 300 t | 300,000 kg |
| 400 t | 400,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 750 t | 750,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
Worked examples
About these units
Tonne (t). A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kilograms, used for vehicles, cargo, steel and crops.
Kilogram (kg). The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, groceries and luggage worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one tonne?
There are 1,000 kilograms in one tonne.
How do I convert tonnes to kilograms?
Multiply the number of tonnes by 1,000. For example, 10 tonnes equal 10,000 kilograms.
How many tonnes are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 0.001 tonnes.
How many kilograms is 12 tonnes?
12,000 kilograms. Other common values: 5 tonnes = 5,000 kilograms and 100 tonnes = 100,000 kilograms.
More weight conversions
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t to g
t to mg
t to lb
t to oz
t to st
t to ton (US)
t to ton (UK)
t to q
t to ct
t to oz t
t to tola
t to µg
To kilograms
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