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# DIV

Perform integer division. This operator divides one number by another and returns the integer result, discarding any remainder.

## Syntax

```bnf
DIV
```

## Description

Integer division. The fractional part of the result is discarded, so the result is truncated toward zero. This differs from [FLOOR()](/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/numeric-functions/floor.md) for negative results: `-22 DIV 7` returns `-3`, while `FLOOR(-22/7)` returns `-4`. `DIV` is safe with [BIGINT](/docs/server/reference/data-types/numeric-data-types/bigint.md) values. Incorrect results may occur for non-integer operands that exceed the `BIGINT` range.

Dividing by zero returns `NULL`. When the [ERROR\_FOR\_DIVISION\_BY\_ZERO](/docs/server/server-management/variables-and-modes/sql_mode.md#error_for_division_by_zero) SQL mode is enabled, as it is by default, a division by zero also produces a warning. If [strict mode](/docs/server/server-management/variables-and-modes/sql_mode.md#strict_trans_tables) is also enabled, an `INSERT` or `UPDATE` that divides by zero fails with an error instead.

The remainder of a division can be obtained using the [MOD](/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/numeric-functions/mod.md) operator.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT 300 DIV 7;
+-----------+
| 300 DIV 7 |
+-----------+
|        42 |
+-----------+

SELECT 300 DIV 0;
+-----------+
| 300 DIV 0 |
+-----------+
|      NULL |
+-----------+
```

## See Also

* [Division operator](/docs/server/reference/sql-structure/operators/arithmetic-operators/division-operator.md)
* [Operator Precedence](/docs/server/reference/sql-structure/operators/operator-precedence.md)

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