What's Does Fistful Mean?

1 : handful a fistful of coins. 2 : a considerable number or amount a whole fistful of musicians— Thomas Lask.

How much is a fistful?

the fistful is 1/4 cup in volume. the pinch makes 1/4 teaspoon volume. the dollop is 1 and 1/4 tablespoons in volume, or a heaped Tbsp. the jigger is 5 and 1/3 of the cup measure.

What is the difference between handful and fistful?

As nouns the difference between fistful and handful

is that fistful is the amount that can be held in a closed fist while handful is as much as the hand will grasp or contain -.