Convert Kilograms To Tons
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This measurement conversion is based on a simple rule: 1 kg = 0.001 t The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units, which is the modern standard governing the metric system. The kilogram is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water.
The Ton is a unit of measure. It has a long history and has acquired a number of meanings and uses over the years. It is used principally as a unit of weight, and as a unit of volume. It can also be used as a measure of energy, for truck classification, or as a colloquial term.