Convert metric ton to kilogram
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How to Convert Metric ton to Kilogram
Converting metric ton to kilogram is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
kg = t × 1000Reverse conversion: Convert kilogram to metric ton
Comparison: Ton-metric vs Kilogram
When to Use Each Unit
Ton-metric: Standard for vehicle weights, cargo, construction materials, and large-scale mass measurements worldwide.
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 t = 1000 kg
- 1 t ≈ 2,205 lb
- 1 t ≈ 1.102 US tons
- 1 t ≈ 0.984 UK tons
About Metric
Definition: The metric ton (symbol: t) equals 1,000 kilograms, used for measuring large masses in metric countries.
History: Established with the metric system as a convenient unit for large-scale mass measurements.
Current Use: Standard for vehicle weights, cargo, construction materials, and large-scale mass measurements worldwide.
Examples: Car weight: 1-2 tonnes, truck capacity: 3-40 tonnes, building materials: measured in tonnes
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg