Is there a way to get Sum of column whose datatype is varchar.

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Is there a way in SQL to get Sum of column whose datatype is varchar. I tried with Cast method in SQL but it doesn't work. If any body has an idea kindly share with me.

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select cast(sum(Total) as int) from tbl_preorder where emailid='xyz@email.com'

Posted 20-Aug-13 0:57am

Mas11

Updated 20-Aug-13 0:59am

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Solution 2

Try this.

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select sum(cast(Total) as int) from tbl_preorder where emailid='xyz@email.com'

Posted 20-Aug-13 1:06am

ArunRajendra

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Mas11 20-Aug-13 7:08am

Thanks Dear!

Solution 3

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select SUM(CAST(Total AS INT))  from tbl_preorder where emailid='xyz@email.com'

Posted 20-Aug-13 1:09am

Sandeep Singh Shekhawat

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-20T01:04:00

Solution 1

Try the other way round:

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SELECT SUM(CAST(Total AS INT)) FROM tbl_preorder WHERE emailid='xyz@email.com'

Posted 20-Aug-13 1:04am

OriginalGriff

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Mas11 20-Aug-13 7:08am

Thanks !

OriginalGriff 20-Aug-13 7:19am

You're welcome!