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The SQL MIN and MAX Functions

The SQL MIN() and MAX() functions return the smallest and largest values of a selected column, respectively. MIN() and MAX() accept a column name and table name as arguments, and can include a WHERE clause to filter the rows considered. Examples demonstrate finding the minimum and maximum product prices from a sample Products table.

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The SQL MIN and MAX Functions

The SQL MIN() and MAX() functions return the smallest and largest values of a selected column, respectively. MIN() and MAX() accept a column name and table name as arguments, and can include a WHERE clause to filter the rows considered. Examples demonstrate finding the minimum and maximum product prices from a sample Products table.

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MIN() and MAX() Functions


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The SQL MIN() and MAX() Functions


The MIN() function returns the smallest value of the selected column.

The MAX() function returns the largest value of the selected column.

MIN() Syntax
SELECT MIN(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition;

MAX() Syntax
SELECT MAX(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition;

Demo Database
Below is a selection from the "Products" table in the Northwind sample
database:

ProductID ProductName SupplierID CategoryID Unit

1 Chais 1 1 10 boxes x 2
2 Chang 1 1 24 - 12 oz bo

3 Aniseed Syrup 1 2 12 - 550 ml b

4 Chef Anton's Cajun Seasoning 2 2 48 - 6 oz jars

5 Chef Anton's Gumbo Mix 2 2 36 boxes

MIN() Example
The following SQL statement finds the price of the cheapest product:

Example
SELECT MIN(Price) AS SmallestPrice
FROM Products;
Try it Yourself »

MAX() Example
The following SQL statement finds the price of the most expensive product:

Example
SELECT MAX(Price) AS LargestPrice
FROM Products;
Try it Yourself »
Test Yourself With Exercises
Exercise:
Use the MIN function to select the record with the smallest value of the Price column.

SELECT
FROM Products;

Submit Answer »

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