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

Description

The MySQL POWER function returns m raised to the nth power.

Syntax

The syntax for the POWER function is:

POWER( m, n )

Parameters or Arguments

m

Numeric value. It is the base used in the calculation.

n

Numeric value. It is the exponent used in the calculation.

Note

• The POWER function is a synonym for the POW function.

Applies To

The POWER 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 POWER function examples and explore how to use the POWER function.

For example:

mysql> SELECT POWER(6, 2);
Result: 36

mysql> SELECT POWER(6, -2);
Result: 0.027777777777777776

mysql> SELECT POWER(5.4, 3);
Result: 157.46400000000003

mysql> SELECT POWER(0, 3);
Result: 0

mysql> SELECT POWER(3, 0);
Result: 1

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