# KSPGetNormType
Gets the norm that is used for convergence testing. 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscksp.h" 
PetscErrorCode KSPGetNormType(KSP ksp, KSPNormType *normtype)
```
Not Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***ksp -*** Krylov solver context



## Output Parameter

- ***normtype -*** norm that is used for convergence testing





## See Also
 `KSPNormType`, `KSPSetNormType()`, `KSPConvergedSkip()`

## Level
advanced

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/ksp/ksp/interface/itcreate.c.html#KSPGetNormType">src/ksp/ksp/interface/itcreate.c</A>


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