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1988 HP to kW

1,988 HP equals 1,482.45 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

1,988 HP =
1,482.45kW
Metric HP (PS)
2,015.57 PS
Watts
1,482,451.6 W

1988 HP is industrial, marine, or heavy-machinery scale — ship engines, generators, and power plant turbines operate in this range.

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 1,988

horsepower (HP)kilowatts (kW)
1,958 HP1,460.08 kW
1,963 HP1,463.81 kW
1,968 HP1,467.54 kW
1,973 HP1,471.27 kW
1,978 HP1,474.99 kW
1,983 HP1,478.72 kW
1,988 HP1,482.45 kW
1,993 HP1,486.18 kW
1,998 HP1,489.91 kW
2,003 HP1,493.64 kW
2,008 HP1,497.37 kW
2,013 HP1,501.09 kW
2,018 HP1,504.82 kW
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Frequently asked

How many kW is 1988 HP?
1988 mechanical horsepower = 1,482.45 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 1988 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
1988 HP = 2,015.57 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 1988 HP to kW without a calculator?
Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 1988 × 0.746 = 1,483.05 kW. The exact answer is 1,482.45 kW.
What kind of engine has 1988 HP?
1988 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.
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