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If we want to calculate how many Cups are 46 Tablespoons we have to multiply 46 by 1 and divide the product by 16. So for 46 we have: (46 × 1) ÷ 16 = 46 ÷ 16 = 2.875 Cups
So finally 46 tbsp = 2.875 cup