compute_height_2.py

# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Program Name: compute_height_2.py
# Anthony Waldsmith
# 6/15/2016
# Python Version 3.4
# Description: Take user input of inches and feet, convert to inches and display a personalized message

# Optional import for versions of python <= 2
from __future__ import print_function


# Do this until valid input is given
while True:

	try:
		# This takes in first number and casts to integer
		feet = int(input("Please enter the number of feet: "))
		# This takes in second number and casts to integer
		inches = int(input("Please enter the number of inches: "))
	except ValueError:
		# If there is invalid input (casting exception)
		# Show the user this text in console, then continue the loop
		print("Sorry, I didn't understand that, try again.")
		continue

	else:
		# The value was successfully parsed
		# So break out of the loop
		break


# Do calculations, convert feet to inches, then add inches together
inches2 = (feet * 12)
total = (inches + inches2)
message = ""

if (total > 72):
	message = "You're tall! (%i inches)" %(total)
elif (total > 60 and total < 72):
	message = "Your height is average. (%i inches)" %(total)
elif (total < 60):
	message = "You're short! (%i inches)" %(total)
else:
	message = "Error"


# Print out message
print(message)


"""
Please enter the number of feet: 6
Please enter the number of inches: 2
You're tall! (74 inches)
"""