MySQL SUM() Function
Example
Return the sum of the "Quantity" field in the "OrderDetails" table:
SELECT SUM(Quantity) AS TotalItemsOrdered FROM OrderDetails;
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Definition and Usage
The SUM() function returns the summed value of an expression.
Syntax
SUM(expression)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| expression | Required. A numeric value (can be a field or a formula) |
Technical Details
| Works in: | MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23 |
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