# Sample Gradient Menu Path : **Operator > Sampling > Sample Gradient** The **Sample Gradient** Operator samples a gradient at a specified time between 0 and 1. ## Operator properties | **Input** | **Type** | **Description** | | ------------ | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Gradient** | Gradient | The gradient this Operator samples. | | **Time** | float | The time this Operator uses to sample the gradient. This value is clamped between 0 and 1. | | **Output** | **Type** | **Description** | | ---------- | -------- | ------------------------------------ | | **s** | Vector4 | The sampled value from the gradient. |