Returns the remainder when one whole number is divided by another.

Syntax

MOD( dividend, divisor )

Parameters

Returns

SMALLINT

INT

NUMERIC

Remarks

Division involving a negative dividend gives a negative or zero result. The sign of the divisor has no effect.

See also

• REMAINDER function [Numeric]

Standards and compatibility

Example

The following statement returns the value 2.

SELECT MOD( 5, 3 );