Kilograms to Metric Tons (kg to t) Converter

Kilograms to Metric Tons

1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons. To convert kilograms (kg) to metric tons (t), multiply by 0.001.

Kilograms (kg)

Metric tons (t)

How to convert kilograms to metric tons

t = kg × 0.001

Example: convert 8 kilograms to metric tons.
8 kg × 0.001 = 0.008 t

The same relationship in reverse: 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms, so you can also divide by 1,000. Need the other direction? Use the metric tons to kilograms converter.

You will typically need this conversion for vehicle weights, cargo and construction materials.

Kilograms to Metric Tons conversion chart

Kilograms (kg)	Metric Tons (t)
1 kg	0.001 t
2 kg	0.002 t
3 kg	0.003 t
4 kg	0.004 t
5 kg	0.005 t
6 kg	0.006 t
7 kg	0.007 t
8 kg	0.008 t
9 kg	0.009 t
10 kg	0.01 t
15 kg	0.015 t
20 kg	0.02 t
25 kg	0.025 t
30 kg	0.03 t
40 kg	0.04 t
50 kg	0.05 t
75 kg	0.075 t
100 kg	0.1 t
250 kg	0.25 t
500 kg	0.5 t
1,000 kg	1 t

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Kilogram (kg)

The SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the value of the Planck constant. Used for body weight and groceries worldwide.

Metric Ton (t)

Also called a tonne: exactly 1,000 kg. Used for vehicles, cargo, and CO₂ emissions reporting.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in a kilogram?

1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms.

How do I convert kilograms to metric tons?

To convert kilograms to metric tons, multiply by 0.001. The formula is t = kg × 0.001.

What is 8 kg in t?

8 kilograms is 0.008 metric tons (8 kg × 0.001 = 0.008 t).