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Kilograms to Tonnes Converter

Convert kilogram to tonne instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.

When you need to convert kilogram to tonne

Weight and mass conversions matter for cooking, shipping, fitness tracking and travel, where a parcel, body weight or recipe amount may be labelled in a system you don't use day to day.

Typical values: 0.5 kg is about 0.0005 t, and 100 kg works out to roughly 0.1 t. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.001, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the kilograms doubles the tonnes.

Bathroom scales, kitchen scales and shipping labels frequently mix metric and imperial, so converting cleanly avoids costly mistakes.

How to convert kilogram to tonne

One kilogram equals 0.001 tonnes. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms by 0.001:

tonnes = kilograms × 0.001

For example, 10 kilograms × 0.001 = 0.01 tonnes.

Kilograms to tonnes conversion table

Weight (kg)Tonnes (t)
1 kg0.001 t
2 kg0.002 t
3 kg0.003 t
5 kg0.005 t
10 kg0.01 t
20 kg0.02 t
50 kg0.05 t
100 kg0.1 t

FAQ

How many tonnes are in a kilogram?

One kilogram = 0.001 tonnes.

How do I convert tonnes back to kilograms?

Divide by 0.001, or use the tonnes to kilograms converter.

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