Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mcf
noun
/ɛm si ɛf/
Definition
MCF stands for ‘thousand cubic feet.’ It is a unit of measurement used to quantify natural gas production, storage, and consumption.
Examples
- The gas station reported a delivery of 500 MCF of natural gas.
- The production of the well was measured at 1,200 MCF per day.
- In accounting for natural resources, companies often report their reserves in terms of MCF.
Meaning
In the context of natural gas, MCF is commonly used in the energy sector to indicate the volume of gas. 1 MCF equals 1,000 cubic feet, which can help in evaluating supply and demand in the market.
Synonyms
- Thousand cubic feet
- MCF
- Cubic feet (in terms of thousands)
