How many kW is 2742 HP?

2742 mechanical horsepower = 2,044.71 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 2742 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

2742 HP = 2,780.03 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: 2742 × 0.746 = 2,045.53 kW. The exact answer is 2,044.71 kW.

2742 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

2,742 HP equals 2,044.71 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

2,742 HP =

2,044.71kW

Metric HP (PS)

2,780.03 PS

Watts

2,044,709.4 W

2742 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
2,712 HP	2,022.34 kW	2,749.61 PS	2,022,338.4 W
2,717 HP	2,026.07 kW	2,754.68 PS	2,026,066.9 W
2,722 HP	2,029.8 kW	2,759.75 PS	2,029,795.4 W
2,727 HP	2,033.52 kW	2,764.82 PS	2,033,523.9 W
2,732 HP	2,037.25 kW	2,769.89 PS	2,037,252.4 W
2,737 HP	2,040.98 kW	2,774.96 PS	2,040,980.9 W
2,742 HP	2,044.71 kW	2,780.03 PS	2,044,709.4 W
2,747 HP	2,048.44 kW	2,785.1 PS	2,048,437.9 W
2,752 HP	2,052.17 kW	2,790.17 PS	2,052,166.4 W
2,757 HP	2,055.89 kW	2,795.23 PS	2,055,894.9 W
2,762 HP	2,059.62 kW	2,800.3 PS	2,059,623.4 W
2,767 HP	2,063.35 kW	2,805.37 PS	2,063,351.9 W
2,772 HP	2,067.08 kW	2,810.44 PS	2,067,080.4 W

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FAQ

How many kW is 2742 HP?: 2742 mechanical horsepower = 2,044.71 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 2742 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 2742 HP = 2,780.03 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 2742 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 2742 × 0.746 = 2,045.53 kW. The exact answer is 2,044.71 kW.
What kind of engine has 2742 HP?: 2742 HP is industrial, marine, or power-generation scale — cargo ships, locomotives, and utility turbines.

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