How to convert kilograms to metric tons
Formula: t = kg × 0.001
Worked example: 70 kg → 70 × 0.001 = 0.07 t
Kilograms to metric tons conversion chart
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 2 kg | 0.002 t |
| 3 kg | 0.003 t |
| 4 kg | 0.004 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 6 kg | 0.006 t |
| 7 kg | 0.007 t |
| 8 kg | 0.008 t |
| 9 kg | 0.009 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 12 kg | 0.012 t |
| 15 kg | 0.015 t |
| 20 kg | 0.02 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 30 kg | 0.03 t |
| 40 kg | 0.04 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 75 kg | 0.075 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 250 kg | 0.25 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 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 from the Planck constant rather than from a metal cylinder kept near Paris. Most countries use it for body weight, luggage allowances and groceries; one kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
What is a metric ton?
The metric ton, or tonne, equals 1,000 kilograms, about 2,204.6 pounds. It is the unit of shipping, vehicle weights outside the US, crop harvests and carbon dioxide emissions. It sits between the US short ton and the British long ton.