SQL - SUM Function



SQL Tutorial - SQL SUM Function


The SUM Function is used to get the sum of a specified field from a given set of records.

SQL SUM() SYNTAX

Select SUM(column_name) from tablename;

The SUM Function Example


The Products table has the following records:

ProductID ProductName ProductPrice
Prd001 Pen 40.25
Prd002 Pen 100.75
Prd003 Eraser 10.35
Prd004 Pencil 20.45
Prd005 Book 50.65
Prd006 Gum 25.22


To obtain the sum of the prices of the products, use the 'sum' function on the ProductPrice column as shown below.

Select SUM(ProductPrice) as ProductTotal From Products;

ProductTotal
245