In order to typecast string or character to integer in postgresql we will be using cast() function. With the help of cast() function we will be able to typecast string or character to integer in postgresql. Let’s see how to
- Typecast string or character to integer in Postgresql
We will be using orders_new table.
Typecast string or character to integer in Postgresql:
Method 1: Using :: to typecast
Column name followed by :: and followed by integer is used to typecast cno_text column.
select *,cno_text::integer as cno_int from orders_new
So the resultant dataframe with cno_text column typecasted will be
Method 2: Using CAST() function to typecast
CAST() function with Argument column_name as integer is used to typecast cno_text column.
select *,cast(cno_text as integer) as cno_int from orders_new
So the resultant dataframe with cno_text column typecasted will be