SQUARE¶
Returns the square value of a numeric expression (x2).
SQUARE(x) is equivalent to POWER(x,2). See POWER.
Syntax¶
SQUARE( expr )
Arguments¶
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
expr |
Numeric expression |
Returns¶
Always returns a floating point result
Notes¶
- If the value is NULL, the result is NULL.
Examples¶
numbers=> SELECT SQUARE(3);
square
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