Ton to Kg

Questions from the bench

How do you convert tons to kg?

Multiply the tons by the kilograms in one ton. For a metric ton the constant is 1,000, so 5 metric tons equals 5,000 kg. For a US short ton use 907.18474 kg, and for a UK long ton use 1,016.0469 kg.

How many kg is equal to 1 ton?

It depends on the ton type. One metric ton is 1,000 kg, one US short ton is 907.18474 kg, and one UK long ton is 1,016.0469 kg. If no country is specified, 'ton' usually means the metric ton.

Is 1000 kg equal to 1 ton?

Yes, 1,000 kg equals exactly one metric ton by SI definition. However, it is not equal to a US short ton (907.18474 kg) or a UK long ton (1,016.0469 kg).

How do you convert kg to tons?

Divide the kilograms by the ton constant. For metric tons divide by 1,000, for US short tons divide by 907.18474, and for UK long tons divide by 1,016.0469. The calculator can do this automatically with the direction toggle.

Which ton does this calculator use by default?

The metric ton, because it is the international standard used almost everywhere outside the United States. You can switch to the US short ton or UK long ton at any time.