Tons to KG Converter
Convert metric ton to kilogram instantly. 1 t = 1000 kg, worked steps and a full reference table.
How to use it
- Type the value in metric ton — the result updates as you type.
- Use Swap to flip the direction, or change either dropdown to convert between any two units.
- Click the result to copy it. The URL updates too, so you can bookmark or share the exact conversion.
Examples
| 1 t | 1000 kg |
| 5 t | 5000 kg |
| 10 t | 10000 kg |
| 100 t | 100000 kg |
One metric ton equals 1000 kilograms (kg). To convert metric tons to kilograms, multiply by 1000; to go back the other way, multiply by 0.001 instead.
The converter above does it as you type and shows the working underneath, so you can check the arithmetic rather than take the number on trust.
What metric tons and kilograms actually measure
Metric ton (t) — A tonne, or metric ton, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. Freight, vehicle weights and industrial quantities.
Kilogram (kg) — The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by the Planck constant rather than a metal cylinder in Paris. Body weight, groceries and shipping across most of the world.
Tons to KG conversion table
The most common values, worked out in advance. Anything not listed can be typed straight into the converter.
| t | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1000 kg |
| 2 t | 2000 kg |
| 5 t | 5000 kg |
| 10 t | 10000 kg |
| 25 t | 25000 kg |
| 50 t | 50000 kg |
| 100 t | 100000 kg |
How to convert metric tons to kilograms by hand
Multiply the number of metric tons by 1000.
For example, 25 t × 1000 = 25000 kg.
Going the other way, divide by 1000 — or multiply by 0.001, which is the same thing and easier to do in your head.
Everything runs in your browser
There is no server involved in the calculation. The numbers you type never leave your device, nothing is logged, and the page keeps working with no connection once it has loaded. That is not a marketing line — it is simply how the tool is built, because a calculation like this has no reason to touch a network.
Questions people ask
How many kg are in 1 t?
1 t equals exactly 1000 kg. Multiply any value in metric ton by 1000 to get kilogram.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. The whole calculation happens in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.
Last updated 18 August 2026