The BMI Calculator is a simple Python program that calculates the Body Mass Index (BMI) based on user input of height and weight. The BMI is a measure of body fat based on an individual's weight and height. This project aims to provide a quick and convenient way to calculate and assess BMI.
The project aims to solve the problem of calculating BMI, which is an important health indicator. By providing a BMI calculator, users can easily determine their BMI and gain insights into their body weight and potential health risks associated with it.
The algorithm used in the BMI calculator is straightforward:
- Prompt the user to enter their weight in kilograms.
- Prompt the user to enter their height in meters.
- Calculate the BMI using the formula:
BMI = weight / (height * height). - Display the calculated BMI to the user.
- Provide additional information about the BMI category and associated health risks.
During the development of this project, the following Python skills were utilized:
- User input and output handling.
- Basic mathematical operations.
- Conditional statements for BMI category determination.
- String formatting for displaying the results.
- Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Make sure you have Python 3 installed.
- Navigate to the project directory.
- Run the following command to install any dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Navigate to the project directory.
- Run the following command to start the BMI calculator:
python bmi_calculator.py- Enter your weight in kilograms when prompted.
- Enter your height in meters when prompted.
- The program will calculate your BMI and display the result along with the corresponding BMI category and health risks.