Kilogram to Tonne Converter

Convert between kilograms and tonnes for industrial, shipping, and large-scale weight measurements

Kilogram (kg)

1 kg = 0.001 tonne

Tonne (t)

1 tonne = 1,000 kg

Enter a value to see the conversion result

Industrial Weight Reference

Kilograms	⇔	Tonnes
100 kg	⇔	0.1 t
500 kg	⇔	0.5 t
1,000 kg	⇔	1.0 t
2,500 kg	⇔	2.5 t
5,000 kg	⇔	5.0 t
10,000 kg	⇔	10.0 t

Real-World Weight Examples

Vehicles & Machinery:
• Small car: 1-1.5 tonnes (1000-1500 kg)
• Large SUV: 2-3 tonnes (2000-3000 kg)
• Delivery truck: 3-7 tonnes
• Semi-truck (empty): 7-9 tonnes

Shipping & Cargo:
• Standard pallet: 500-1000 kg (0.5-1 t)
• Shipping container (20ft): 2.2 tonnes
• Container + cargo: 24-30 tonnes
• Small cargo ship: 1,000-5,000 tonnes

Construction & Materials:
• Concrete mixer: 350-500 kg (per m³)
• Steel beam: 100-2000 kg
• Excavator: 5-45 tonnes
• Building crane: 20-1,000 tonnes

Metric Mass System

Kilogram: Base SI unit of mass
Tonne: Metric unit (1000 kg)
Symbol: t (tonne), kg (kilogram)
Conversion: 1 t = 1,000 kg exactly

Measurement Tips

Use appropriate scale capacity
Consider gross vs net weight
Account for container weight
Regular scale calibration

Applications

Shipping: Cargo weight limits
Manufacturing: Material quantities
Construction: Load calculations
Agriculture: Harvest quantities