Convert weight and mass units — kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, tons, stones.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| g | Gram | 1000 |
| mg | Milligram | 1000000 |
| t | Metric Ton | 0.001 |
| lb | Pound | 2.2046244 |
| oz | Ounce | 35.273991 |
| st | Stone | 0.15747312 |
The Kilogram (kg) and the Metric Ton (t) are both units of weight & mass. Converting between them is straightforward using the formula above.
Formula: 1 kg = 0.001 t
This converter uses internationally recognized conversion factors. All calculations are performed client-side in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) | Real-world context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001 t | bag of flour / sugar |
| 100 kg | 0.1 t | large adult / small sofa |
| 1000 kg | 1 t | |
| 10000 kg | 10 t | |
| 100000 kg | 100 t |
1 kilogram (kg) equals exactly 0.001 metric tons (t). Use the formula: kg × 0.001 = t.
To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply your value in kilograms by 0.001. For example, 5 kg × 0.001 = 0.005 t.
100 kilograms = 0.1 metric tons. Calculation: 100 × 0.001 = 0.1.
To convert metric tons back to kilograms, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000). Example: 10 t ÷ 0.001 = 10000 kg.
Yes. This converter uses the internationally recognised exact conversion factor: 1 kg = 0.001 t. All calculations are performed in your browser with no rounding until display.
10 kilograms = 0.01 metric tons. Simply multiply by 0.001.
Converting kilograms to metric tons is commonly needed for freight logistics, commodity trading, construction material procurement, and agricultural reporting where one system uses kg and another uses t.
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass — one of seven fundamental units in the International System. Equal to exactly 1,000 grams, it is the foundation of weight measurement in science, medicine, engineering, and commerce worldwide. Uniquely among SI base units, the kilogram is named with a metric prefix ("kilo-" = 1,000).
The metric ton (tonne, symbol t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms or 1,000,000 grams. Not an SI unit but derived from the kilogram, it is used globally for large-scale measurements in shipping, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. In the US, "metric ton" or "tonne" distinguishes it from the US short ton (2,000 lb ≈ 907 kg) and UK long ton (2,240 lb ≈ 1,016 kg).
Defined in 1795 by the French Revolutionary government as the mass of one cubic decimetre of distilled water at 4 °C. A platinum prototype (the Kilogramme des Archives) was created in 1799. From 1889 until 2019, the world's mass standard was the International Prototype Kilogram — a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in Sèvres, France. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined in terms of Planck's constant (h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s), eliminating the need for a physical artifact.
Interesting fact: The IPK and its official copies drifted apart by up to 50 micrograms over 130 years, motivating the 2019 redefinition. The kilogram is the only SI unit whose name starts with a prefix.
The tonne was introduced alongside the metric system in late 18th-century France and incorporated into the International System as an accepted non-SI unit. Its name (with final "e") was adopted to avoid confusion with British and American ton units. As international trade standardised on metric units through the 20th century, the metric ton became the global benchmark for commodity markets in grain, oil, steel, and other bulk goods.
Interesting fact: A standard ISO shipping container (20-foot TEU) can carry approximately 21–24 metric tons of cargo. The global annual steel production is about 1.9 billion metric tons — roughly 240 kg for every person on Earth.