This converter turns tonnes into kilograms instantly, using the exact factor 1 tonne = 1000 kilograms. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
The metric ton: exactly 1,000 kilograms, used for freight and vehicle mass. The SI base unit of mass, redefined in 2019 in terms of the Planck constant.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
tonnes- The amount you are converting, measured in tonnes
1000- The exact number of kilograms in one tonne
kilograms- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of tonnes you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 1000, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in kilograms, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 tonnes
Multiply 5 by 1000. That gives 5,000 kilograms. A quick sanity check: one tonne is larger than one kilogram, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 tonnes
72 × 1000 = 72,000 kilograms. Working backwards, 72,000 ÷ 1000 returns 72 tonnes, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one tonne?
Exactly 1000. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert tonnes to kilograms?
Kilograms = tonnes × 1000. To reverse it, divide instead: tonnes = kilograms ÷ 1000, which is the same as multiplying by 0.001.
Is the tonne bigger than the kilogram?
Yes. One tonne equals 1000 kilograms, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other tonnes to kg converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a tonne?
The metric ton: exactly 1,000 kilograms, used for freight and vehicle mass.
What is a kilogram?
The SI base unit of mass, redefined in 2019 in terms of the Planck constant.
Tonnes to kilograms reference table
| Tonnes | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.5 t | 500 kg |
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
Exact factor: 1 tonne = 1000 kilograms. Values rounded for display.