Convert kg to tonnes
Kilograms to metric tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the kg to tonnes chart further down the page.
1 kilogram equals 0.001 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms.
How to convert kg to tonnes
To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply the kilogram value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
t = kg × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 kg to metric tons:
15 kg = 0.015 t
kg to tonnes conversion chart
Use this kg to tonnes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilograms (kg) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 0.00001 t |
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001 t |
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 3 kg | 0.003 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 1,000 kg | 1 t |
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris.
What is a metric ton?
The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in a kilogram?
1 kg equals 0.001 tonnes. Going the other way, 1 tonnes is 1,000 kg.
How do you convert kg to tonnes?
To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply the kilogram value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kg in tonnes?
10 kg equals 0.01 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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