MySQL: FLOOR Function

This tutorial explains how to use the MySQL FLOOR function with syntax and examples.

Description

The MySQL FLOOR function returns the largest integer value that is equal to or less than a number.

Syntax

The syntax for the FLOOR function in MySQL is:

FLOOR( number )

Parameters or Arguments

number

The value used to find the largest integer value.

Note

• See also the ROUND, CEIL, CEILING, and TRUNCATE functions.
• See also the DIV function.

Applies To

The FLOOR function can be used in the following versions of MySQL:

• MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23

Example

Let's look at some MySQL FLOOR function examples and explore how to use the FLOOR function in MySQL.

For example:

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(32.65);
Output: 32

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(32.1);
Output: 32

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(32);
Output: 32

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(-32.65);
Output: -33

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(-32.1);
Output: -33

mysql> SELECT FLOOR(-32);
Output: -32