What are correct steps for measuring a heart rate

 to measure your heart rate at the neck place your first two fingers on either side of the neck until you can feel the beats(be careful not to press to hard) count the number of beats for a min,You can estimate the per minute rate by counting over 10 seconds and multiplying this figure by six, or count over 15 seconds and multiply by four, or over 30 seconds and doubling the result