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MySQL | POWER method

schedule Aug 10, 2023
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MySQL's POWER(~) method returns the value of X raised to the power of Y.

Parameters

1. X | number

The number to be raised to the power of Y.

2. Y | number

The power to apply to X.

Return value

The value of X raised to the power of Y.

Examples

Positive power

To return 5 to the power 3:

SELECT POWER(5, 3);
+-------------+
| POWER(5, 3) |
+-------------+
| 125 |
+-------------+

Negative power

To return 2 to the power -3:

SELECT POWER(2, -3);
+--------------+
| POWER(2, -3) |
+--------------+
| 0.125 |
+--------------+
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