Convert metric ton to kilogram

Enter the value to convert from metric ton to kilogram.

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Result: 25 metric tons (t) = 25000 kilograms (kg)
OR
25000 kilograms

How to Convert Metric ton to Kilogram

Converting metric ton to kilogram is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

kg = t × 1000

Reverse 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

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