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Metric Tons to Kilograms
Converting Metric Tons to Kilograms is a single multiplication when you know the factor. One t equals 1,000 kg, so multiply the value in t by 1,000. The calculator below works in both directions and accepts decimals.
Formula 1 t = 1,000 kg
Need the other direction? Kilograms to Metric Tons.
How to convert Metric Tons to Kilograms
The metric ton is exactly 1,000 kilograms and is used for freight and bulk materials. The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass; since 2019 it is defined by the Planck constant.
To convert Metric Tons to Kilograms, multiply the value in t by 1,000. For example, 10 t × 1,000 = 10,000 kg. This works because the ratio between the two units is constant for every value in weight.
Worked examples
| t | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2.5 t | 2,500 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
Reverse conversion
| kg | t |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001 t |
| 5 kg | 0.005 t |
| 10 kg | 0.01 t |
| 25 kg | 0.025 t |
| 50 kg | 0.05 t |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t |
When this conversion is useful
This is the calculation you need when you are comparing body weight, shipping weight or a recipe across metric and imperial units. Because the factor is fixed, you can use the same number for a single measurement or for a batch: 1,000 t is 1,000,000 kg.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Reference: BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811. Last reviewed: 2026-11-01.
t to kg conversion chart
The chart lists the most requested values. For a value that is not here, use the converter at the top of the page.
| Metric Tons (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 4 t | 4,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 7 t | 7,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 9 t | 9,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 11 t | 11,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 13 t | 13,000 kg |
| 14 t | 14,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 16 t | 16,000 kg |
| 17 t | 17,000 kg |
| 18 t | 18,000 kg |
| 19 t | 19,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 21 t | 21,000 kg |
| 22 t | 22,000 kg |
| 23 t | 23,000 kg |
| 24 t | 24,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 26 t | 26,000 kg |
| 27 t | 27,000 kg |
| 28 t | 28,000 kg |
| 29 t | 29,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 31 t | 31,000 kg |
| 32 t | 32,000 kg |
| 33 t | 33,000 kg |
| 34 t | 34,000 kg |
| 35 t | 35,000 kg |
| 36 t | 36,000 kg |
| 37 t | 37,000 kg |
| 38 t | 38,000 kg |
| 39 t | 39,000 kg |
| 40 t | 40,000 kg |
| 41 t | 41,000 kg |
| 42 t | 42,000 kg |
| 43 t | 43,000 kg |
| 44 t | 44,000 kg |
| 45 t | 45,000 kg |
| 46 t | 46,000 kg |
| 47 t | 47,000 kg |
| 48 t | 48,000 kg |
| 49 t | 49,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 60 t | 60,000 kg |
| 70 t | 70,000 kg |
| 80 t | 80,000 kg |
| 90 t | 90,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilograms are in 1 Metric Tons?
1 t equals 1,000 kg.
How do I convert Metric Tons to Kilograms?
Multiply the t value by 1,000. Example: 25 t = 25,000 kg.
What is 2.5 t in kg?
2.5 t = 2,500 kg.
Is the t to kg conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Does the calculator work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript, so it works after the page has loaded, even without a connection.