UnitConKilograms to Metric Tons Converter
Convert kilograms to metric tons (tonnes) for freight, industrial materials, and large-scale weight comparisons. Both are metric units with an exact factor of 1000.
Formula
Divide kilograms by 1000 to get tonnes. To reverse, multiply tonnes by 1000 to get kilograms.
Quick reference
| Kilogram (kg) | Tonne (t) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 750 | 0.75 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 5000 | 5 |
| 10000 | 10 |
| 50000 | 50 |
| 100000 | 100 |
About these units
Kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, redefined in 2019 via the Planck constant. It is the standard for everyday and scientific mass measurement worldwide.
Tonne
The metric ton (tonne) was defined as 1000 kilograms, chosen for its convenient size in industrial and commercial contexts — roughly the mass of a cubic meter of water or a small car.