Kilogram to Metric Ton Converter
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Convert Kilogram to Metric Ton with a fixed input and output unit, step-by-step formula line, and reference tables. All calculations use gram-based factors (international avoirdupois pound and metric definitions). The full Weight Converter also includes carat, grain, and US/UK hundredweight.
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From: Kilogram (kg)
To: Metric Ton (t)
About Kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass (defined via fundamental constants). Everyday metric weights and science use kilograms and grams.
About Metric Ton
The metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms or one million grams. It is standard for freight, agriculture, and industrial mass in most metric countries.
How to convert kilograms to metric tons
1 kilogram is equal to 0.001 metric ton:
1 kg = (1000 g ÷ 1000000 g) t = 0.001 t
Each kilogram is defined as 1000 g and each metric ton as 1000000 g, so one kg equals 1000 ÷ 1000000 t = 0.001 t.
Let w(kg) be the numeric value of the same mass measured in Kilogram (kg), and w(t) the value in Metric Ton (t). Then:
w(t) = w(kg) × (1000 / 1000000)
Equivalently, divide by how many kg fit into one t (grams per t divided by grams per kg):
w(t) = w(kg) ÷ 1000
Or: metric ton = kilogram ÷ 1000
Examples
Example #1: Convert 20 kg to metric ton
20 kg = 20 kg × (1000/1000000) t = 0.02 t
20 kg = 20 kg ÷ 1000 = 0.02 t
Example #2: Convert 50 kg to metric ton
50 kg = 50 kg × (1000/1000000) t = 0.05 t
50 kg = 50 kg ÷ 1000 = 0.05 t
Summary
To convert Kilogram to Metric Ton, multiply the value in kg by the ratio of grams per kg divided by grams per t. Equivalently: value_t = value_kg × (1000 / 1000000). Numerically, 1 kg equals 0.001 t.
Relationship context
Both units are metric (SI) and tied to the gram via the kilogram. Conversions use exact ratios from their gram definitions. The factor from Kilogram to Metric Ton is 1.000000e-3 (1 kg = 0.001 t).
Conversion tables
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 6 | 0.006 |
| 7 | 0.007 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 9 | 0.009 |
| Kilogram (kg) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 30 | 0.03 |
| 40 | 0.04 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 60 | 0.06 |
| 70 | 0.07 |
| 80 | 0.08 |
| 90 | 0.09 |
| 100 | 0.1 |