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How do you convert kilograms to tons?

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Answer:

1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons.

So take the number of kilograms and multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1000) to get the number of metric tons.

Another answer:

1 kilogram = 0.00110231131 short tons.

So take the number of kilograms and multiply by 0.00110231131 to get the number of metric tons.

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