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SQL Server Convert Function |
SQL Server Convert Function
Converts from one data type to another data type.
Syntax
CONVERT (_New Data Type, Expression, Style_)
- New Data Type: New data type to be converted too. For example: nvarchar, integer, decimal, date
- Expression: Data to be converted.
- Style: Format. For example: The style 110 is USA Date format mm-dd-yyyy
Example: Convert a Decimal Number to An Integer
SELECT CONVERT(INT, 23.456) as IntegerNumber
Note: The result is truncated.
Example: Convert a String to a Date
SELECT CONVERT(DATE, '20161030') as Date
Example: Convert a Decimal to a String
SELECT CONVERT(nvarchar, 20.123) as StringData
Example: Convert an Integer Number to a Decimal Number
SELECT CONVERT(DECIMAL (15,3), 13) as DecimalNumber
Example: Convert a String to Date Format in USA Date Style
SELECT CONVERT(DATE, '20171030' , 110) To_USA_DateFormat
More Information:
- Information on Convert function: Microsoft