Kilogram [kg] to Metric Tonne [mt] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Kilogram (kg) = 0.001 Metric Tonne (mt)

1 Metric Tonne (mt) = 1000 Kilogram (kg)

How to Convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne

1 kg = 0.001 mt
1 mt = 1000 kg

To convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne, divide the value by 1000 (equivalently, multiply by 0.001). To convert Metric Tonne back to Kilogram, multiply by 1000.

Example: convert 10 kg to mt:
10 kg = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 mt

↔ Convert Metric Tonne to Kilogram

Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 grams.

History/origin: The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of a specific artifact called the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium cylinder. In 2019, the definition was redefined based on fundamental physical constants.

Current use: Kilograms are used for measuring the mass of larger objects, such as people, packages, and vehicles. It's a standard unit in commerce, engineering, and science.

Metric Tonne

Definition: A metric tonne (symbol: t) is a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. It is also known as a megagram.

History/origin: The metric tonne is derived from the metric system and is a convenient unit for measuring large masses.

Current use: Metric tonnes are used for measuring the mass of large quantities of materials, such as cargo, industrial products, and agricultural commodities.

Kilogram to Metric Tonne Conversion Table

Kilogram [kg]	Metric Tonne [mt]
1 kg	0.001 mt
2 kg	0.002 mt
5 kg	0.005 mt
10 kg	0.01 mt
20 kg	0.02 mt
50 kg	0.05 mt
100 kg	0.1 mt
200 kg	0.2 mt
500 kg	0.5 mt
1000 kg	1 mt

Common pairs of Mass

Microgram

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Milligram

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Gram

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Kilogram

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Metric Tonne

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Ounce

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Pound

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Ton

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Kilogram [kg] to Metric Tonne [mt] Converter

To convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne, enter your value in the kg field above and the result in mt will appear instantly. You can also use the conversion factor shown in the table on this page to calculate manually. The formula is always the same: multiply your kg value by the fixed conversion ratio to get the equivalent in mt.

Our Kilogram to Metric Tonne converter uses standardized conversion factors defined by international scientific and metrological organizations. All calculations are performed with full floating-point precision. You can also choose how many decimal places to display in the result, so you get exactly the level of detail you need.

Yes, absolutely. Simply swap the source and destination units in the converter — select mt as your input unit and kg as your output unit. The same precision and standardized conversion factor applies in both directions.

Converting between Kilogram and Metric Tonne comes up regularly in engineering, scientific research, construction, and everyday tasks that involve measurements from different unit systems. Our converter eliminates the risk of manual calculation errors and saves time whenever you need to switch between these two units.

Yes, the Kilogram to Metric Tonne converter is completely free. No account or registration is required, and there are no usage limits. It works on any device — smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers — directly in your browser.

Kilogram and Metric Tonne are both units used to measure the same physical quantity, but they belong to different measurement systems or represent different scales. The mathematical relationship between them is fixed and constant, which is what makes accurate conversion possible. Scroll up to see the exact conversion factor, formula, and a reference table for common values.

Kilogram [kg] to Metric Tonne [mt] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Kilogram (kg) = 0.001 Metric Tonne (mt)

1 Metric Tonne (mt) = 1000 Kilogram (kg)

How to Convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne

1 kg = 0.001 mt
1 mt = 1000 kg

To convert Kilogram to Metric Tonne, divide the value by 1000 (equivalently, multiply by 0.001). To convert Metric Tonne back to Kilogram, multiply by 1000.

Example: convert 10 kg to mt:
10 kg = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 mt

↔ Convert Metric Tonne to Kilogram

Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 grams.

Current use: Kilograms are used for measuring the mass of larger objects, such as people, packages, and vehicles. It's a standard unit in commerce, engineering, and science.

Metric Tonne

Definition: A metric tonne (symbol: t) is a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. It is also known as a megagram.

History/origin: The metric tonne is derived from the metric system and is a convenient unit for measuring large masses.

Current use: Metric tonnes are used for measuring the mass of large quantities of materials, such as cargo, industrial products, and agricultural commodities.