This U.K. measure of 14 U.S. pounds has also been used for 16 pounds of cheese
used for beeswax, sugar, 
pepper, alum,... [DOC] [TLE] Kitchen Equivalents Chart - Good Housekeeping [PAR] Apr 12, 2007 ... DRY MEASUREMENTS: 1 cup=16 tablespoons 1 pound dry=16 ounces.