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Metric Ton Converters

Convert metric tons (tonnes) to kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, short tons and long tons.

What this tool does

Convert metric tons (tonnes) to kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, short tons and long tons. Type an amount in tonnes (metric tons), choose the units, and the tool converts it to kilograms. It offers 7 mass units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one: Tonne (metric ton), Kilogram, Gram, Pound (avoirdupois), Ounce (avoirdupois), Short ton (US, 2000 lb), Long ton (imperial, 2240 lb). Starts as Tonne (metric ton).
  • To: Choose one of the same 7 units as "From". Starts as Kilogram.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from tonnes (metric tons) to kilograms:

  • 1 t = 1,000 kg
  • 5 t = 5,000 kg
  • 10 t = 10,000 kg
  • 50 t = 50,000 kg
  • 100 t = 100,000 kg

Multiply the number of tonnes (metric tons) by 1,000 to get kilograms. Both units are exact definitions, so 1,000 is the exact factor: 1 t = 1,000 kg.

Sources: Tonne (metric ton): SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019), Table 8. Kilogram: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019, updated 2022), Table 7 (SI prefixes).

Limitations

  • Converts mass units only. It does not convert between mass and volume or energy, which needs a density or other second value.

FAQs

Q: How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
A: A metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1000 kilograms.
Q: How is a metric ton different from a US ton?
A: The US short ton is 2000 pounds, about 907 kilograms. The metric ton is 1000 kilograms, about 2205 pounds. The UK long ton is 2240 pounds. All three appear in the results.

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