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If we want to calculate how many Tablespoons are 0.217 Cups we have to multiply 0.217 by 16 and divide the product by 1. So for 0.217 we have: (0.217 × 16) ÷ 1 = 3.472 ÷ 1 = 3.472 Tablespoons
So finally 0.217 cup = 3.472 tbsp
