Metric tons to kilograms
kilograms = metric tons × 1,000
Reverse: kilograms to metric tons
How to convert metric tons to kilograms
One metric ton is 1,000 kilograms, so multiply the number of metric tons by 1,000. For example, 20 metric tons is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 kilograms. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000 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.
| metric tons | kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 4 t | 4,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 7 t | 7,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 9 t | 9,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 11 t | 11,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 13 t | 13,000 kg |
| 14 t | 14,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 16 t | 16,000 kg |
| 17 t | 17,000 kg |
| 18 t | 18,000 kg |
| 19 t | 19,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 40 t | 40,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 60 t | 60,000 kg |
| 70 t | 70,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 80 t | 80,000 kg |
| 90 t | 90,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 120 t | 120,000 kg |
| 150 t | 150,000 kg |
| 200 t | 200,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 300 t | 300,000 kg |
| 400 t | 400,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 750 t | 750,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
| 1,500 t | 1,500,000 kg |
| 2,000 t | 2,000,000 kg |
| 5,000 t | 5,000,000 kg |
| 10,000 t | 10,000,000 kg |
Questions
How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
1,000 kilograms.
How do I convert metric tons to kilograms in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, 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.