---
title: "Use the AVGOF Function to Return the Average of a Block's Numbers"
slug: "avgof-function"
description: "Learn to use AVGOF for calculating the average of a Block’s numbers, including syntax and practical usage tips."
updated: 2025-05-28T10:24:29Z
published: 2025-08-22T12:00:18Z
canonical: "kb.pigment.com/avgof-function"
---

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# AVGOF function

## ​​​Description

Returns the average of all numbers of a Block.

## Syntax

`AVGOF(Block)`

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Dimensions | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| *Block* (required) | Any | Any |  |

## Returns

| Type | Dimensions |
| --- | --- |
| Number | No Dimension |

## Examples

Employee is a Dimension List:

| Formula | Result | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `AVGOF(Employee.ID)` | 2 | `BLANK` values are not taken into account when computing the average. |

## See also

Related articles: [SUMOF](/v1/docs/sumof-function)

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