# VecMean
Computes the arithmetic mean of all the components of a vector. 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscvec.h" 
PetscErrorCode VecMean(Vec v, PetscScalar *mean)
```
Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***v -*** the vector



## Output Parameter

- ***mean -*** the result





## See Also
 `VecSum()`, `VecNorm()`

## Level
beginner

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/vec/vec/utils/vinv.c.html#VecMean">src/vec/vec/utils/vinv.c</A>


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