Kilograms to metric tons

metric tons = kilograms × 0.001

How to convert kilograms to metric tons

One kilogram is 0.001 metric tons, so multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001. For example, 20 kilograms is 20 × 0.001 = 0.02 metric tons. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,000.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.001 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.

kilograms	metric tons
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
11 kg	0.011 t
12 kg	0.012 t
13 kg	0.013 t
14 kg	0.014 t
15 kg	0.015 t
16 kg	0.016 t
17 kg	0.017 t
18 kg	0.018 t
19 kg	0.019 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
60 kg	0.06 t
70 kg	0.07 t
75 kg	0.075 t
80 kg	0.08 t
90 kg	0.09 t
100 kg	0.1 t
120 kg	0.12 t
150 kg	0.15 t
200 kg	0.2 t
250 kg	0.25 t
300 kg	0.3 t
400 kg	0.4 t
500 kg	0.5 t
750 kg	0.75 t
1,000 kg	1 t
1,500 kg	1.5 t
2,000 kg	2 t
5,000 kg	5 t
10,000 kg	10 t

Questions

How many metric tons are in a kilogram?

0.001 metric tons.

How do I convert kilograms to metric tons in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.001, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.