MS AccessRnd Function
Example
Return one random number between 1 and 10, and another random number between 100 and 499:
SELECT Int((10 - 1 + 1) * Rnd + 1) AS RandNumBetween1and10,
Int((499 - 100 + 1) * Rnd + 100) AS RandNumBetween100and499;
Try it Yourself »Int((499 - 100 + 1) * Rnd + 100) AS RandNumBetween100and499;
Definition and Usage
The Rnd function returns a random number.
Note: If you do not call theRandomize() function before calling the Rnd function, the Rnd function may return the same random number each time!
Syntax
To return a random integer less than 1, but greater than or equal to zero:
Rnd
To return a random integer in a given range, use this formula:
Int((upperbound -lowerbound + 1) * Rnd +lowerbound)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| upperbound | Required. The highest allowed value for the random number |
| lowerbound | Required. The lowest allowed value for the random number |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From Access 2000 |
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