Place two fingers on your wrist below the thumb or on the side of your neck
Press lightly until you feel a pulse
Count the beats for 15 seconds
Multiply the count by 4 to get beats per minute
Use a smartwatch or fitness tracker to measure your heart rate
Use a blood pressure monitor with a pulse reading
Check your pulse when you are resting for the most accurate result
Seek medical help if your heartbeat feels irregular or unusually fast or slow