GET_BIT function [Bit array]

Returns the value (1 or 0) of a specified bit in a bit array.

Syntax
GET_BIT( bit-expression, position )
Parameters
  • bit-expression   The bit array containing the bit.

  • position   The position of the bit for which to return the status.

Remarks

The positions in the array are counted from the left side, starting at 1.

If position exceeds the length of the array, 0 (false) is returned.

See also
Standards and compatibility
  • SQL/2003   Vendor extension.

Example

The following statement returns the value 1:

SELECT GET_BIT( '00110011' , 4 );

The following statement returns the value 0:

SELECT GET_BIT( '00110011' , 5 );