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If we want to calculate how many Tablespoons are 1.176 Cups we have to multiply 1.176 by 16 and divide the product by 1. So for 1.176 we have: (1.176 × 16) ÷ 1 = 18.816 ÷ 1 = 18.816 Tablespoons
So finally 1.176 cup = 18.816 tbsp