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118 HP to kW

118 HP equals 87.99 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

118 HP =
87.99kW
Metric HP (PS)
119.64 PS
Watts
87,992.6 W

118 HP sits in the mid-range for family sedans and compact crossovers.

Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.

Reference table

HP to kW near 118

horsepower (HP)kilowatts (kW)
88 HP65.62 kW
93 HP69.35 kW
98 HP73.08 kW
103 HP76.81 kW
108 HP80.54 kW
113 HP84.26 kW
118 HP87.99 kW
123 HP91.72 kW
128 HP95.45 kW
133 HP99.18 kW
138 HP102.91 kW
143 HP106.64 kW
148 HP110.36 kW
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Frequently asked

How many kW is 118 HP?
118 mechanical horsepower = 87.99 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 118 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
118 HP = 119.64 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 118 HP to kW without a calculator?
Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 118 × 0.746 = 88.03 kW. The exact answer is 87.99 kW.
What kind of engine has 118 HP?
118 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.
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