Volume calculator problems

[jackalope]

SOLVED
Here is my code when i try to run the program it ask me to type in my value for width. I enter a value and press enter. The program then goes to the next line and waits another value entry before proceeding to ask me for the height of the object. I don't know why it wont ask only a single time for the width.

// This program is intended to calculate the volume of a box

#include <stdio.h>

int main()

{
	float height;
	float width;
	float length;
	float volume;
	char finish;

	printf( "please enter the width of the box"); //this is the width
		scanf( "%f\n" , &width);
	
	printf("please enter the height of the box"); //this is the height of the box
		scanf( "%f\n" , &height);

	printf( "please enter the length of the box"); //this is the length
		scanf( "%f\n" , &length);

	volume = height*width*length; // this equation finds the volume

	printf( "The volume of the box is %f cubic units\n", volume ); //final statment
		getchar();

	printf( "enter f to exit the program"); //exiting the program
		scanf( "%c" , &finish );

	return 0;
}

[Lesshardtofind]

Heya. Try taking the \n out of the scanf so

 
scanf("%f\n", &width);

changed to

scanf("%f, &width);

then change the printf to

printf("please enter the width of the box\n");

Do that for all three width, height, and length, and you should be golden.

[Adak]

scanf("%f", &width);

[jackalope]

you my friend are a genius. I didn't realize that they should be put there instead of in the other box. cheers

[jackalope]

this can be closed btw

[Lesshardtofind]

they don't close threads in the chance that someone else experiences the same problem. That way others can learn from your question... but if you are concerned with others "wasting their time reading it" You can always edit your first post and just add "SOLVED" to the very first line so when people mouseover the thread they see Solved first and know its already been fixed, but please don't delete the content of your post just add the words SOLVED. Welcome to the board by the way ;o).

[Adak]

Just my luck - finally get recognized for the genius I believe I am, and immediately my fan wants to close the thread!!

It ain't fair!!