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SQL MIN() and MAX() Functions


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 Example

Find the lowest price:

SELECT MIN(Price)
FROM Products;
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MAX Example

Find the highest price:

SELECT MAX(Price)
FROM Products;
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Syntax

SELECT MIN(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition;

SELECT MAX(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition;


Demo Database

Below is a selection from the Products table used in the examples:

ProductID ProductName SupplierID CategoryID Unit Price
1 Chais 1 1 10 boxes x 20 bags 18
2 Chang 1 1 24 - 12 oz bottles 19
3 Aniseed Syrup 1 2 12 - 550 ml bottles 10
4 Chef Anton's Cajun Seasoning 2 2 48 - 6 oz jars 22
5 Chef Anton's Gumbo Mix 2 2 36 boxes 21.35


Set Column Name (Alias)

When you use MIN() or MAX(), the returned column will be named MIN(field) or MAX(field) by default. To give the column a new name, use the AS keyword:

Example

SELECT MIN(Price) AS SmallestPrice
FROM Products;
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Test Yourself With Exercises

Exercise:

Use the MIN function to select the record with the smallest value of the Price column.

SELECT 
FROM Products;

Start the Exercise


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