MySQL MOD() Function

MySQL Functions : Return the remainder of 18/4

Definition and Usage

The MOD() function returns the remainder of a number divided by another number.

Syntax

MOD(x, y)

OR:
x MOD y
OR:
x % y

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
x Required. A value that will be divided by y
y Required. The divisor

Technical Details

Works in: From MySQL 4.0

More Examples

Example

Return the remainder of 18/4:

SELECT 18 MOD 4;

Example

Return the remainder of 18/4:

SELECT 18 % 4;