SQL Reference

Quick Reference

The MySQL MIN() function returns the minimum value in a set of values.

The following selects the lowest price in the price column of the Products table.

SELECT MIN(price) AS 'Min Price' FROM Products;

Output

Min Price
263.50

Syntax

MIN(expression)

Parameters

ParameterDescription
numberA 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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