Kilogram to Metric ton
kilogram
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kilogram to metric ton Conversion Table
| kilogram (kg) | metric ton (t) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | → | 0.00001 t |
| 0.1 kg | → | 0.0001 t |
| 1.0 kg | → | 0.001 t |
| 2.0 kg | → | 0.002 t |
| 3.0 kg | → | 0.003 t |
| 5.0 kg | → | 0.005 t |
| 10.0 kg | → | 0.01 t |
| 20.0 kg | → | 0.02 t |
| 30.0 kg | → | 0.03 t |
| 50.0 kg | → | 0.05 t |
| 100.0 kg | → | 0.1 t |
| 1000.0 kg | → | 1.0 t |
Example Conversion
To convert from kilogram to metric ton, multiply by 0.001.
For example: 22 kilogram = 22 × 0.001 = 0.022 metric ton
Unit History
About kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Once defined by a platinum-iridium artifact, it transitioned in 2019 to a definition based on the Planck constant, linking mass to immutable physical laws instead of physical objects.
About metric ton
Also known as the tonne, the metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. It is widely used for shipping, industrial production, and environmental reporting because it scales neatly within the metric system.