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SQL MIN() and MAX()

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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:

MIN() Example

The following SQL statement finds the price of the cheapest product

Example

SELECT MAX(Price) AS LargestPrice
FROM Products;