This U.K. measure of 14 U.S. pounds has also been used for 16 pounds of cheese
Pound, A measure of weight and mass derived from the ancient ... 1/8 of an 
ounce; in Avoirdupois weight, of 27.13 grains = 1/16 of an ounce; = drachm ... (
US) A unit of linear measure equal to the length of a finger, or about 4 1/2 inches.