Oracle / PLSQL: FLOOR Function
This Oracle tutorial explains how to use the Oracle/PLSQL FLOOR function with syntax and examples.
Description
The Oracle/PLSQL FLOOR function returns the largest integer value that is equal to or less than a number.
Syntax
The syntax for the FLOOR function in Oracle/PLSQL is:
FLOOR( number )
Parameters or Arguments
- number
- The value used to determine the largest integer value that is equal to or less than a number.
Returns
The FLOOR function returns an integer value.
Applies To
The FLOOR function can be used in the following versions of Oracle/PLSQL:
- Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i, Oracle 8i
Example
Let's look at some Oracle FLOOR function examples and explore how to use the FLOOR function in Oracle/PLSQL.
For example:
FLOOR(5.9) Result: 5 FLOOR(34.29) Result: 34 FLOOR(-5.9) Result: -6
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