Quick Reference
The MySQL MAX() function returns the maximum value in a set of values.
The following selects the highest price in the price column of the Products table.
SELECT MAX(price) AS 'Max Price' FROM Products;Output
Max Price
263.50Syntax
MAX(expression)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | A numeric value or formula (required) |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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