Tonne to Kilogram Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 t = 1,000 kg.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
1,000 kilograms
= 2,204.62 lb= 1,000,000 g
equals 1,000 kilogramsFormula: kg = t × 1000
Tonne to Kilogram formula
kg = t × 1000
Convert 5 tonnes to kilograms
- Start with 5 tonnes.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 1,000 = 5,000.
- So 5 t = 5,000 kg.
Tonne to Kilogram conversion table
| Tonnes (t) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 10 kg |
| 0.1 t | 100 kg |
| 0.25 t | 250 kg |
| 0.5 t | 500 kg |
| 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 |
| 15 t | 15,000 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 |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
| 5,000 t | 5,000,000 kg |
| 10,000 t | 10,000,000 kg |
Unit definitions
What is a tonne?
The tonne, or metric ton, is exactly 1000 kilograms. It is used worldwide for heavy freight, vehicle mass, industrial materials, and carbon-emission accounting. It is distinct from the US short ton and the UK long ton.
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, redefined in 2019 in terms of the Planck constant. It is the global standard for body weight, groceries, and freight in most countries. One kilogram is about 2.205 pounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one tonne?
One tonne equals 1,000 kilograms (1 t = 1,000 kg).
How do I convert tonnes to kilograms?
Multiply the value in tonnes by 1,000. For example, 10 t × 1,000 = 10,000 kg.
Which is bigger — a tonne or a kilogram?
A tonne is bigger: one tonne contains 1,000 kilograms.
Is this tonne to kilogram converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.