Sql Server Sign Function
SQL Server: SIGN Function
In this post explains how to use the SIGN function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) with syntax and examples.
Description
In SQL Server (Transact-SQL), the SIGN function returns a value indicating the sign of a number.
Syntax
The syntax for the SIGN function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL) is:
SIGN( number )Parameters or Arguments
- number
The number to test for its sign.
Note
- If number 0, then sign returns -1.
- If number = 0, then sign returns 0.
- If number > 0, then sign returns 1.
Applies To
The SIGN function can be used in the following versions of SQL Server (Transact-SQL):
- SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005
Example
Let's look at some SQL Server SIGN function examples and explore how to use the SIGN function in SQL Server (Transact-SQL).
For example:
SELECT SIGN(-23);
Output: -1
SELECT SIGN(-0.1);
Output: -1.0
SELECT SIGN(0);
Output: 0
SELECT SIGN(0.1);
Output: 1.0
SELECT SIGN(14);
Output: 1