How many kW is 2420 HP?

2420 mechanical horsepower = 1,804.59 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 2420 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

2420 HP = 2,453.56 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: 2420 × 0.746 = 1,805.32 kW. The exact answer is 1,804.59 kW.

2420 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

2,420 HP equals 1,804.59 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

2,420 HP =

1,804.59kW

Metric HP (PS)

2,453.56 PS

Watts

1,804,594 W

2420 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
2,390 HP	1,782.22 kW	2,423.14 PS	1,782,223 W
2,395 HP	1,785.95 kW	2,428.21 PS	1,785,951.5 W
2,400 HP	1,789.68 kW	2,433.28 PS	1,789,680 W
2,405 HP	1,793.41 kW	2,438.35 PS	1,793,408.5 W
2,410 HP	1,797.14 kW	2,443.42 PS	1,797,137 W
2,415 HP	1,800.87 kW	2,448.49 PS	1,800,865.5 W
2,420 HP	1,804.59 kW	2,453.56 PS	1,804,594 W
2,425 HP	1,808.32 kW	2,458.63 PS	1,808,322.5 W
2,430 HP	1,812.05 kW	2,463.7 PS	1,812,051 W
2,435 HP	1,815.78 kW	2,468.77 PS	1,815,779.5 W
2,440 HP	1,819.51 kW	2,473.84 PS	1,819,508 W
2,445 HP	1,823.24 kW	2,478.91 PS	1,823,236.5 W
2,450 HP	1,826.97 kW	2,483.98 PS	1,826,965 W

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FAQ

How many kW is 2420 HP?: 2420 mechanical horsepower = 1,804.59 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 2420 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 2420 HP = 2,453.56 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 2420 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 2420 × 0.746 = 1,805.32 kW. The exact answer is 1,804.59 kW.
What kind of engine has 2420 HP?: 2420 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

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