Tons to Kilograms Converter
Convert metric tons to kilograms and back. Enter a mass in tonnes and read the result in kilograms, grams, or pounds.
Calculator by Toolsloft ↗- Result
- 1000 Kilograms (kg)
- Conversion
- 1 Metric tons (t) = 1000 Kilograms (kg)
Convert metric tons to kilograms, a common step when a shipping weight or bulk quantity is given in tonnes but you need kilograms. Enter the tonnes and read the kilograms, and swap to convert kilograms back to tons.
How this is calculated
This uses the metric ton, also called the tonne, which is 1000 kilograms by definition. The tool multiplies tonnes by 1000 to get kilograms and divides for the reverse. Pound values use the exact 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg definition.
How to use
- Enter the mass in metric tons.
- Keep tons to kilograms, or press Swap for the reverse.
- Read the result in kilograms.
Examples
- One tonne:
1 t = 1,000 kg - Two and a half tonnes:
2.5 t = 2,500 kg
FAQ
- How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
- Exactly 1000 kilograms. The metric ton, or tonne, is defined that way.
- Is a metric ton the same as a US ton?
- No. This tool uses the metric ton of 1000 kg. A US short ton is 2000 pounds, about 907 kg, which is different.