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# DIV

## Syntax

```bnf
DIV
```

## Description

Integer division. Similar to [FLOOR()](/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/numeric-functions/floor.md), but 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.

If the `ERROR_ON_DIVISION_BY_ZERO` [SQL\_MODE](/docs/server/server-management/variables-and-modes/sql_mode.md) is used, a division by zero produces an error. Otherwise, it returns `NULL`.

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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