Tonnes to kilograms converter
Kilograms (kg)
1 tonne = 1,000 kilograms
How to convert tonnes to kilograms
kg = t × 1000
Multiply the number of tonnes by 1000 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
One tonne is exactly defined as 1000 kilograms (to 12 significant figures), and one kilogram is 0.001 tonnes.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 tonnes: 5 × 1000 = 5,000 5,000 kilograms.
- Convert 12.5 tonnes: 12.5 × 1000 = 12,500 12,500 kilograms.
- Convert 250 tonnes: 250 × 1000 = 250,000 250,000 kilograms.
Quick-reference table
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in 1 tonne?
1 tonne equals 1,000 kilograms.
What is the formula to convert tonnes to kilograms?
Use kg = t × 1000. Multiply the number of tonnes by 1000 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
What is 100 tonnes in kilograms?
100 tonnes is 100,000 kilograms.