Formula
kg to t conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
t = kg x 0.001
Worked example
2 kg = 0.002 t.
International avoirdupois and metric mass definitions are exact; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
Weight and Mass conversion
Convert Kilogram to Metric ton
1 kilogram (kg) equals 0.001 metric ton (t). Enter any value below to convert from kg to t.
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1 kg = 0.001 t
All Mass units
From 1 kg| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Kilogram kg | 1 |
| Gram g | 1,000 |
| Milligram mg | 1,000,000 |
| Metric ton t | 0.001 |
| Pound lb | 2.2046226218 |
| Ounce oz | 35.2739619496 |
| Stone st | 0.1574730444 |
| US short ton short ton | 0.0011023113 |
| Imperial long ton long ton | 0.0009842065 |
| Carat ct | 5,000 |
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Kilogram to Metric ton table
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
From unit
About the kilogram
The SI base unit of mass.
Symbol: kg
To unit
About the metric ton
One thousand kilograms, also called a tonne.
Symbol: t
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Units outside the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kg to t FAQ
How do you convert kilogram to metric ton?
Use the formula t = kg x 0.001. 1 kilogram (kg) equals 0.001 metric ton (t).
Is the kg to t conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.