Formula
A metric ton, also called a tonne, is defined as 1,000 kilograms:
kilograms = metric tons × 1,000
The pound page is the right place for avoirdupois weight under a ton.
Assumptions
- The ton on this page is the metric ton.
- The value can be zero and cannot be negative.
- The result is shown with up to six decimal places.
Worked example
1 metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms.
Input definitions
- Metric tons
- Tonnes of 1,000 kilograms, not US short tons.
Limitations
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, or 907.18474 kilograms. A UK long ton is 2,240 pounds. Neither is used here.
Questions
Why is the result 1,000?
The metric ton is defined as 1,000 kilograms.
What if my load is in short tons?
Multiply short tons by 907.18474 outside this page, or convert the pounds first.