MySQL MIN() and MAX() Functions

MySQL MIN() and MAX() Functions

The MIN() function returns the smallest value of the selected column.

The MAX() function returns the largest value of the selected column.

MIN() Syntax

SELECT MIN(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition; 

MAX() Syntax

SELECT MAX(column_name)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition; 

Demo Database

Below is a selection from the “Products” table in the Northwind sample database:

ProductIDProductNameSupplierIDCategoryIDUnitPrice
1Chais1110 boxes x 20 bags18
2Chang1124 – 12 oz bottles19
3Aniseed Syrup1212 – 550 ml bottles10
4Chef Anton’s Cajun Seasoning2248 – 6 oz jars22
5Chef Anton’s Gumbo Mix2236 boxes21.35

MIN() Example

The following SQL statement finds the price of the cheapest product:

Example

SELECT MIN(Price) AS SmallestPrice
FROM Products;

MAX() Example

The following SQL statement finds the price of the most expensive product:

Example

SELECT MAX(Price) AS LargestPrice
FROM Products;