Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - UPPER Function

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Apache Hive : HPL/SQL - UPPER Function

UPPER function converts a string expression to upper case.

Syntax:

UPPER(expression); 

Return Data Type:

STRING

Example:

Convert a string to upper case:

UPPER('abc');
---
ABC

Compatibility: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, Teradata, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Netezza