Metric Tonnes (t) to Kilograms (kg) Converter
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1 Metric Ton = 1000 Kilogram
Key Formulas
Kilogram → Pound
lb = kg × 2.20462Pound → Kilogram
kg = lb × 0.453592Gram → Ounce
oz = g × 0.035274Ounce → Gram
g = oz × 28.3495Formula
kg = t × (1000 / 1)One metric ton is 1000 kilograms, so multiply tonnes by 1000. NIST Chapter 5 lists the tonne at 1000 kg, and the conversion shifts the decimal point three places. Lots may be quoted in tonnes while load limits are stated in kilograms. A 26 t payload is 26,000 kg. Documents may write metric ton, tonne, or the symbol t, and all three name this unit.
Source: NIST exact and named mass definitions (definition-derived arithmetic)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A 2.5 t delivery, weighed in tonnes.
2.5 t = 2500 kg
A 15 t cargo load.
15 t = 15000 kg
A 0.75 t shipment of bagged cement.
0.75 t = 750 kg
Example: a 50 t bulk shipment.
50 t = 50000 kg