Uppmäta

Uppmäta is a Swedish verb meaning to perform a land survey or to measure the dimensions, boundaries, and positions of land parcels, buildings, or construction sites. In professional practice it covers establishing property limits, sizes, and locations of features on the ground, often for legal descriptions, planning, or construction.

The term derives from upp- and mäta, with mäta meaning “to measure.” The related noun uppmätning denotes the act of surveying or the result of a survey. The word is commonly used in land administration, construction, and civil engineering contexts.

Typical applications include determining boundary lines between properties, measuring distances, angles, and elevations, calculating area, and producing survey drawings or uppmätningsritningar. These documents support deeds, cadastral records, planning approvals, and construction projects. In Sweden, surveying work is closely connected to land registration and property management, and it is often coordinated with national or municipal cadastral authorities.

Methods and tools range from traditional field techniques to modern geospatial technology. Fieldwork may use measuring tapes, chains, compasses, and levels, while contemporary surveys employ total stations, GNSS receivers, and laser scanners. Collected data are processed to create accurate maps, plans, and legal descriptions that define or update property boundaries and land-use designs. Qualified surveyors or authorized technicians typically perform uppmätningar, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

See also: lantmäteri, uppmätning, fastighetsbildning.