Convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne
Instantly convert Kilogram (kg) to Metric Tonne (t). Free and accurate.
About This Conversion
What is a Kilogram to Metric Tonne conversion?
One kilogram (kg) is equal to 0.001 metric tonne (t). This relationship is fixed by international measurement standards and does not change. To convert any number of kilogram to metric tonne, multiply your value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by 0.001.
How to convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne
The conversion formula is: 1 kg = 0.001 t. Enter any value into the converter above and the result updates instantly. The formula is also shown alongside the answer so you can check the working or use it in your own calculations.
Where is this conversion used?
Weight conversions are essential in cooking, fitness, postal services, scientific research, and international trade. The metric system uses grams and kilograms, while the imperial system uses ounces, pounds, and stones. Nutritionists, personal trainers, pharmacists, chemists, and logistics professionals work with weight conversions daily. In the UK, body weight is often quoted in stones and pounds, while most of the world uses kilograms.
Helpful tip
In everyday cooking, 1 cup of water weighs approximately 240 grams (8.5 oz), which is a handy reference point when scaling recipes between unit systems.
Formula
1 kg = 0.001 t
kg to t Conversion Table
| kg | t |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001 t |
| 0.5 kg | 0.0005 t |
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 1000 kg | 1 t |