1 tonne equals exactly
1.000 kilograms
The metric tonne (t) is a unit of mass in the International System used for large quantities: vehicles, construction materials, industrial loads. One tonne is exactly equal to 1,000 kilograms.
To convert a measurement from tonnes to kilograms, simply multiply the value in tonnes by 1,000:
To convert from kilograms to tonnes, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 1,000:
The tonne is the standard unit in logistics, transportation, and the automotive industry for indicating the weight of vehicles, loads, and bulk materials (cement, gravel, metals). It is also used in large-scale industrial and agricultural production statistics, where the kilogram would be too small a unit.