Kilograms to Metric Tons converter (kg to t)
Convert Kilograms (kg) to Metric Tons (t) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert Kilograms to Metric Tons
1 kilogram (kg) is equal to 0.001 metric tons (t).
1 kg = 0.001 t
The mass m in metric tons (t) is equal to the mass m in kilograms (kg) divided by 1000:
Example: Convert 500 kg to tons:
m(t) = 500 kg ÷ 1000 = 0.5 t
What is a Kilograms?
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass. It is the standard used in science and in most countries for body weight, food, and shipping.
What is a Metric Tons?
The metric ton (t), or tonne, is 1,000 kilograms. Freight, harvest yields, and industrial loads are often quoted in tons.
This page converts mass from Kilograms into Metric Tons. One kg equals 0.001 t.
Kilograms to Metric Tons conversion table
Common kg values and the matching t result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Kilograms (kg) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0 kg | 0 t |
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
| 200 kg | 0.2 t |
| 300 kg | 0.3 t |
| 400 kg | 0.4 t |
| 500 kg | 0.5 t |
| 600 kg | 0.6 t |
| 700 kg | 0.7 t |
| 800 kg | 0.8 t |
| 900 kg | 0.9 t |
| 1000 kg | 1 t |
| 2000 kg | 2 t |
| 5000 kg | 5 t |
| 10000 kg | 10 t |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Kilograms-to-Metric Tons converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the t result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many t are in 1 kg?
1 kg = 0.001 t.
How do I convert Kilograms to Metric Tons?
The mass m in metric tons (t) is equal to the mass m in kilograms (kg) divided by 1000:
Is this kg to t converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.