How many kW is 2018 HP?

2018 mechanical horsepower = 1,504.82 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 2018 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

2018 HP = 2,045.99 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.

Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 2018 × 0.746 = 1,505.43 kW. The exact answer is 1,504.82 kW.

2018 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

2,018 HP equals 1,504.82 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

2,018 HP =

1,504.82kW

Metric HP (PS)

2,045.99 PS

Watts

1,504,822.6 W

2018 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

horsepower (HP)	kilowatts (kW)	Metric HP (PS)	Watts
1,988 HP	1,482.45 kW	2,015.57 PS	1,482,451.6 W
1,993 HP	1,486.18 kW	2,020.64 PS	1,486,180.1 W
1,998 HP	1,489.91 kW	2,025.71 PS	1,489,908.6 W
2,003 HP	1,493.64 kW	2,030.78 PS	1,493,637.1 W
2,008 HP	1,497.37 kW	2,035.85 PS	1,497,365.6 W
2,013 HP	1,501.09 kW	2,040.92 PS	1,501,094.1 W
2,018 HP	1,504.82 kW	2,045.99 PS	1,504,822.6 W
2,023 HP	1,508.55 kW	2,051.06 PS	1,508,551.1 W
2,028 HP	1,512.28 kW	2,056.12 PS	1,512,279.6 W
2,033 HP	1,516.01 kW	2,061.19 PS	1,516,008.1 W
2,038 HP	1,519.74 kW	2,066.26 PS	1,519,736.6 W
2,043 HP	1,523.47 kW	2,071.33 PS	1,523,465.1 W
2,048 HP	1,527.19 kW	2,076.4 PS	1,527,193.6 W

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FAQ

How many kW is 2018 HP?: 2018 mechanical horsepower = 1,504.82 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 2018 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 2018 HP = 2,045.99 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 2018 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 2018 × 0.746 = 1,505.43 kW. The exact answer is 1,504.82 kW.
What kind of engine has 2018 HP?: 2018 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

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