In this article we will learn how to convert kilograms to tonnes, but before then lets define a tonne and a kilogram. A kilogram(kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) and it was originally defined as the mass of one liter of water.
While a tonne(t) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms.
Formula to convert kilograms to tonnes
Since we already know the relation between a tonne and a kilogram from the definition which is 1000kg is equal to 1 t .
Therefore, when converting kg to t, we divide the kg by 1000.
Mass in t = Mass in kg ÷ 1000
Example 1:
Convert 3500 kg to tonnes.
= 3500 ÷ 1000
= 3.5 tonnes.
Example 2:
Convert 200kg to tonnes.
= 200 ÷ 1000
= 0.2 tonnes
Example 3:
Suppose a baby weighs 10.2 kg, convert the baby’s weight to tonnes.
= 10.2 ÷ 1000
= 0.0102 t
kg to tonnes Conversion Table.
| Kilograms | Tonnes |
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 6 | 0.006 |
| 7 | 0.007 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 9 | 0.009 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 30 | 0.03 |
| 40 | 0.04 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 60 | 0.06 |
| 70 | 0.07 |
| 80 | 0.08 |
| 90 | 0.09 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
