1 kilogram to metric tons

1 kg = 0.001 t. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 kilogram equals

0.001metric tons

1 kg = 0.001 t

The formula

Kilograms and metric tons both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

t = kg × 0.001

Going the other way? Convert metric tons to kilograms.

Kilograms to metric tons table

Values either side of 1 kg.

Kilograms (kg)Metric tons (t)
-4-0.004
-3.5-0.0035
-3-0.003
-2.5-0.0025
-2-0.002
-1.5-0.0015
-1-0.001
-0.5-0.0005
00
0.50.0005
10.001
1.50.0015
20.002
2.50.0025
30.003
3.50.0035
40.004
4.50.0045
50.005
5.50.0055
60.006

Questions people ask

How many metric tons are in a kilogram?
One kilogram equals 0.001 metric tons.
How do I convert kilograms to metric tons by hand?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. For a rough check, 0.001 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 kilogram in metric tons?
1 kilogram is 0.001 metric tons.

Calcuit generates this page from a unit table, so the factors here match every other page on the site.

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