This article is written about how to use the Oracle/PLSQL ABS function with syntax and examples.
Description
The Oracle/PLSQL ABS function returns the absolute value of a number.
Syntax
The syntax for the ABS function in Oracle/PLSQL is:
ABS( number )Parameters or Arguments
number
The number to convert to an absolute value.
Returns
The ABS function returns a numeric value.
Applies To
The ABS 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 ABS function examples and explore how to use the ABS function in Oracle/PLSQL.
For example:
ABS(-23)
Result: 23
ABS(-23.6)
Result: 23.6
ABS(-23.65)
Result: 23.65
ABS(23.65)
Result: 23.65
ABS(23.65 * -1)
Result: 23.65