Tips for Measuring
1.
Sit comfortably on a chair, with your legs relaxed
and your feet flat on the floor facing out with your
back and arm supported.
2.
For meaningful comparisons try to take readings
under the same conditions at the same times.
3.
Relax for at least 5 minutes before taking a
measurement.
Following these additional tips when taking a
measurement to get a more accurate reading.
Measurement taking under any of the following
circumstances, may result in inaccurate readings.
Measuring
Tips
Don’t measure
immediately after
drinking tea, coffee
or smoking
Wait at least
1 hour to measure
after eating
or drinking
Don’t measure
while talking or
moving your hands
and fingers
Wait at least 20
minutes to measure
after bathing or
showering
Don’t measure
when you need
to use the
restroom
Don’t measure if
you are in a
very cold
environment
11
