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MySQL MAX() Function

❮ MySQL Functions

Example

Find the price of the most expensive product in the "Products" table:

SELECT MAX(Price) AS LargestPrice FROM Products;
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Definition and Usage

The MAX() function returns the maximum value in a set of values.

Note: See also the MIN() function.

Syntax

MAX(expression)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
expression Required. A numeric value (can be a field or a formula)

Technical Details

Works in: From MySQL 4.0

❮ MySQL Functions