Omräkning

Omräkning is a Swedish term for the process of converting something from one form, unit, base or currency to another. It covers recalculation of figures, unit conversions, currency exchange, and the revaluation of values according to a specified rate or formula.

In finance and economics, omräkning commonly refers to converting monetary amounts between currencies using a specified exchange rate. It is also used to adjust values for inflation, to revalue assets or liabilities, or to translate budgets and financial statements prepared in one currency into another.

In measurement and science, omräkning denotes converting quantities between units, such as meters to feet or degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit, following standard conversion factors. The accuracy depends on the reference standard and the context (exact vs. approximate conversions).

In computing, statistics and data processing, omräkning may describe transforming data onto a different scale or reference frame, for instance normalizing values or applying a transformation rule. The term can also appear as omräkningstal, meaning the factors or coefficients used in the conversion.

In practice, the term appears in official documents, contracts, and tax or accounting reporting, where amounts must be translated to another basis, currency, or unit. Clear specification of the conversion rate, date, and method is essential to ensure reproducibility.

See also related topics include conversion, currency exchange, unit conversion, revaluation and data transformation.