# CONV

Converts numbers between different number bases.

## Syntax

```sql
CONV(N, from_base, to_base);

```

## Arguments

* `N`: interpreted as an integer, but can be specified as an integer or a string
* Minimum base is `2`
* Maximum base is `36`

## Return Type

* Returns a string representation of `N`, converted from `from_base` to `to_base`
* Returns `NULL` if any argument is `NULL`

## Example

```sql
SELECT CONV('6E',18,8);

```

```output

+-----------------+
| CONV('6E',18,8) |
+-----------------+
| 172             |
+-----------------+
1 row in set (0.06 sec)

```

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Modified at: February 24, 2023

Source: [/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/numeric-functions/conv/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/numeric-functions/conv/)

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