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In this guide, we will explain how to use the MySQL ABS function with syntax and examples.

Description

The MySQL ABS function returns the absolute value of a number.

Syntax

The syntax for the ABS function is:

ABS( number )

Parameters or Arguments

number

The number to convert to an absolute value.

Applies To

The ABS function can be used in the following versions :

• MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23

Example

Let’s look at some ABS function examples and explore how to use the ABS function.

For example:

mysql> SELECT ABS(-23);
Result: 23

mysql> SELECT ABS(-23.6);
Result: 23.6

mysql> SELECT ABS(-23.65);
Result: 23.65

mysql> SELECT ABS(23.65);
Result: 23.65

mysql> SELECT ABS(30 * -1);
Result: 30

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