Kilograms to tonnes converter
Tonnes (t)
1 kilogram = 0.001 tonnes
How to convert kilograms to tonnes
t = kg × 0.001
Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001 to get tonnes. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
One kilogram is exactly defined as 0.001 tonnes (to 12 significant figures), and one tonne is 1000 kilograms.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilograms: 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 0.005 tonnes.
- Convert 12.5 kilograms: 12.5 × 0.001 = 0.0125 0.0125 tonnes.
- Convert 250 kilograms: 250 × 0.001 = 0.25 0.25 tonnes.
Quick-reference table
| kg | t |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| t | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in 1 kilogram?
1 kilogram equals 0.001 tonnes.
What is the formula to convert kilograms to tonnes?
Use t = kg × 0.001. Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001 to get tonnes. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
What is 100 kilograms in tonnes?
100 kilograms is 0.1 tonnes.